Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel Serial 38897 - Made in 1879 U.S. Flare Guns the Great Depression and the

the Great Depression and the regular payment of war reparations (about 660 million Reichsmarks annually) put a considerable strain on the Reichsbahn

He even added the correct combat split rims and used new 15" period correct military tires

The serial number falls into the correct range for Model 1890 upgrade modifications

Front length: 28"

Major Operations: Meuse-Argonne

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel Serial 38897 - Made in 1879 U.S. Flare Guns the Great Depression and theOriginal Item: Only One Available. "The Gun that Won the West!" This very fine rifle is in . 44 40 caliber with a 24" octagonal barrel and full length 15 round magazine tube. Features the classic front sight and the iconic "buckhorn" adjustable rear sight. The serial number is 38897 denoting the year of manufacture as 1879. The engraving on top of the barrel is mostly clear: WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN, CT. KING'S IMPROVEMENT PATENTED MARCH