Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel - Manufactured in 1889 British Holsters Offered in good but used

Offered in good but used condition

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In certain ETO units and possibly elsewhere a prerogative of the fighter ace was a red satin lining which was added on confirmation of his fifth aerial kill

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel - Manufactured in 1889 British Holsters Offered in good but usedOriginal Item: The gun that won the west! This fine rifle is in . 38 40 caliber (. 38 WCF) with a custom 22 inch octagonal barrel and full length magazine tube. Serial number 359584B denotes year of manufacture as 1889. Original walnut stocks are in very good solid condition with minor dings and scratches from use and age and lots of original finish remaining. Crisp tight action in fully functional condition with the original dust cover. Decent bore