Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with 21 inch Octagonal Barrel - Made in 1886 Resin Guns and Grenades Datum: 10 JUN

Datum: 10 JUN

The Japanese know that

this model was the first production of the Jungle Fighting Bayonet with the original length 12" blade

this rifle was shorter than the Gew 98

Additionally the butt plate is marked 31 C

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with 21 inch Octagonal Barrel - Made in 1886 Resin Guns and Grenades Datum: 10 JUNOriginal Item: Only One Available. "The Gun that Won the West!" This very fine rifle is in . 44 40 caliber (faintly marked . 44 W. C. F. above the chamber) with a special order 21" octagonal barrel. Features the classic front sight and a "semi buckhorn" rear sight, and has a full length magazine tube. The serial number is 204097B denoting the year of manufacture as 1887. The engraving on top of the barrel is partly clear: WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS.