Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel made in 1890 - Serial 398805B Ordnance S/Sgts Arthur L

S/Sgts Arthur L

The leather has aged to a nice dark brown color and it looks like the securing strap has fallen off

'The bomber was making a slow but noticeable decent from the 5000 feet at which we picked it up

and has a metal swivel hanger installed

Cavalry Division and as D

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel made in 1890 - Serial 398805B Ordnance S/Sgts Arthur LOriginal Item: Only One Available. "The Gun that Won the West!" This very fine rifle is in . 44 40 caliber with a desirable 24" octagonal barrel. It is correctly marked 44 W. C. F. over the chamber and 44 CAL on the feed block, with MODEL. 1873. on the receiver tang. Features the classic nickel blade front sight and iconic "buckhorn" rear adjustable sight, with a full length magazine tube. The serial number is 398805B denoting the year of manufacture