Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel - Made in 1890 French & Indian War 748th: 1943-1945

748th: 1943-1945

A stalwart of fine timepieces for over 150 years

These have the classic characteristic "Round" noses of the period

The Bayonet is a Rare mid-war emergency issue Spike Bayonet

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel - Made in 1890 French & Indian War 748th: 1943-1945Original Item: Only One Available. "The Gun that Won the West!" This very fine rifle is in . 44 40 caliber (marked . 44 W. C. F.) with a 24" octagonal barrel and full length magazine tube. Features the classic front sight and the iconic "semi buckhorn" rear sight. The serial number is 340641B denoting the year of manufacture as 1890. The engraving on top of the barrel is mostly clear: WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN, CONN. U. S. A. KING'S