Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Special Order Rifle - Half-Octagon Barrel and Factory Letter - made in 1894 Japanese Marines which is also a Browning-designed

which is also a Browning-designed weapon and is still in NATO service

Overall condition is very good to excellent

But good news

- Leather Grey-Green chin strap (post war was canvas)

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Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Special Order Rifle - Half-Octagon Barrel and Factory Letter - made in 1894 Japanese Marines which is also a Browning-designedOriginal Item: Only One Available. "The gun that won the west!" Well this just came to us amongst a Collection of just TEN very choice items all purchased by a collector in the 1980's. This example is definitely special, and has a very interesting history apparently. This item comes with a Winchester Factory Letter dated September 4, 1981, confirming its age and origin. The letter states is in "38 caliber" (. 38 WCF) with a special order "1 2 octagon