Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .32-20 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel - Manufactured in 1888 Nepalese Cache Extras chips or repairs

chips or repairs

(center illustration) See "History of the German Steel Helmet 1916-1945" by Ludwig Baer page 29 bottom illustration

this is a stark reminder that even under front line battle conditions the red tape of bureaucracy still controlled everything

Socket bayonet with blade complete with scabbard and belt frog these were never marked and never used

The need was driven by the desire of Army and Admiralty for more marksmanship training for soldiers and sailors

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .32-20 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel - Manufactured in 1888 Nepalese Cache Extras chips or repairsOriginal Item: Only One Available. "The gun that won the west!" This fine rifle is in . 32 20 caliber (. 32 WCF) with a classic 24 inch octagonal barrel and full length magazine tube. Features the classic front sight and "semi buckhorn" style rear sight. Serial number 278337B denotes year of manufacture as 1888. The engraving on top of the barrel is somewhat worn: WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN, CONN. U. S. A. KING'S IMPROVEMENT PATENTED MARCH