Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Rifle with Round Barrel made in 1890 - Serial 356699 French Antique Guns The receiver was clipped to

The receiver was clipped to the M-1 helmet or it could be hung from LBE suspenders if necessary

These are fully functional with mostly clear optics

A truly exceptional WW2 named grouping to one of America's most famous P-51D Mustang Fighter pilots that was part of the legendary 332nd Fighter Group RED TAILS known today as a Tuskegee Airmen

however this example still retains the original wooden grips

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Rifle with Round Barrel made in 1890 - Serial 356699 French Antique Guns The receiver was clipped toOriginal Item: "The Gun that Won the West!" This fine rifle is in . 38 40 caliber (marked . 38 WCF on chamber) with a 24" round barrel and full length magazine tube. It also still has the 38 CAL. marking on the feed block. Features the classic front sight and "flat top" rear adjustable sight. The serial number is 356699B denoting the year of manufacture as 1889. The engraving on the top of the barrel is clear, with a bit of corrosion fading: