Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel - Manufactured in 1891 British Uniform His career as a seaman

His career as a seaman really began in 1777

the Detachment decided to develop their own helmet

A new pattern Breech block had been approved under order No68 22nd March 1878

It bears the original manufacture label in the lower right pocket

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel - Manufactured in 1891 British Uniform His career as a seamanOriginal Item: Only One Available. "The Gun that Won the West!" This very fine rifle is in . 44 40 caliber (. 44 WCF) with a 24" octagonal barrel and full length magazine tube. Features the classic front sight and "semi buckhorn" style rear sight. The serial number is 403842B denoting the year of manufacture as 1889. The engraving on top of the barrel is mostly clear: WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN, CONN. U. S. A. KING'S IMPROVEMENT PATENTED