Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel - Manufactured in 1890 20th Century plus instructions

plus instructions

the 325th Glider Infantry Regiment would arrive by glider to provide a division reserve

The only additional observation is that the Carry handles we believe are post war additions in that the design is very similar to Soviet weapons of the era

Approximate Bag dimensions are-

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel - Manufactured in 1890 20th Century plus instructionsOriginal Item: The gun that won the west! This fine rifle is in . 38 40 caliber (. 38 WCF) with a classic octagonal barrel and full length magazine tube. Serial number 355072B denotes year of manufacture as 1890. 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. Good crsip bore