Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel made in 1883 - Serial 140654 US Civil War IMA recovered these crude mortars

IMA recovered these crude mortars from Portugal in the late 1980s having been brought back by the Portuguese from Angola over 10 years before

both to the Germans and to non-American Allies

this did not proceed as quickly as was hoped

which is still clear The ferrule looks to be nickel plated brass

the entire 26th Division front was heavily shelled with a combination of high explosive and gas * * *

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel made in 1883 - Serial 140654 US Civil War IMA recovered these crude mortarsOriginal Item: Only One Available. "The Gun that Won the West!" This very fine rifle is in . 44 40 caliber with a standard 24" octagonal barrel. Features the classic front sight and an iconic "buckhorn" adjustable rear sight, with a full length magazine tube. The serial number is 140654A denoting the year of manufacture as 1883. The engraving on top of the barrel is partly clear: WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN, CT. KING'S IMPROVEMENT PATENTED