Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Special Order Rifle - Half-Octagon Barrel and Factory Letter - made in 1894 Japanese Marines For use by the cavalry

For use by the cavalry

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

with Gliders and much more

with dark green painted fittings retaining approximately 93% of their original finish

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Special Order Rifle - Half-Octagon Barrel and Factory Letter - made in 1894 Japanese Marines For use by the cavalryOriginal 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