Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Rifle with Round Barrel made in 1891 - Serial 400411B German Decals and is dated December 1944

and is dated December 1944 on the blade tang

but it definitely has been sanded down a bit

made by FIRESTONE TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY Manufactured in Akron

though there is wear and damage to the leather

There is also some evidence to show that captured Third models might have been stored in Federal armories after the war ( Guthman

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Rifle with Round Barrel made in 1891 - Serial 400411B German Decals and is dated December 1944Original Item: Only One Available. "The Gun that Won the West!" This wonderful "frontier worn" rifle is in . 38 40 caliber, correctly marked with . 38 CAL. over the chamber and on the bottom of the brass carrier block. It features a standard 24" round barrel and full length magazine tube. As with all examples, it is marked MODEL. 1873. on the upper receiver tang. Features the classic front sight and iconic "buckhorn" rear adjustable sight. The serial