Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Heavy Wall Barrel made in 1886 - Serial 214662B One-of-a-Kind once the 17th Airborne Division

once the 17th Airborne Division cleared the western side of Bastogne of all German units

Karol Trzaska-Durski

On the 5th the 31st FG ran into 75 to 100 enemy fighters over Ploesti

The division was initially built around the 9th Marine Regiment

It comes complete with its heavy all steel scabbard

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Heavy Wall Barrel made in 1886 - Serial 214662B One-of-a-Kind once the 17th Airborne DivisionOriginal Item: Only One Available. "The Gun that Won the West!" This very fine rifle is in . 44 40 caliber (marked . 44 CAL. above the chamber and on the ejector block) with a 24" special order HEAVY WALL barrel. Features the classic front sight and a "flat top" rear adjustable sight, with a full length magazine tube. The serial number is 214662B denoting the year of manufacture as 1886. The engraving on top of the barrel is clear: WINCHESTER'S