Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel made in 1889 - Serial 311849B British Flags though the blued finish has

though the blued finish has worn to a dull gray

The 22nd Bomb Squadron of the 341st Bomb Group served in the CBI and flew hundreds of missions bombing Japanese controlled targets

they are now very hard to come by

which we have tested on several original Springfield Trapdoor 1873 rifles

The range could be extended by fitting up to three additional powder charges between the shell tailfins

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel made in 1889 - Serial 311849B British Flags though the blued finish hasOriginal Item: Only One Available. "The Gun that Won the West!" This wonderful "frontier worn" rifle is in . 38 40 caliber, correctly marked with . 38 W. C. F. over the chamber. It features a desirable 24" octagonal barrel and full length magazine tube. As with all examples, it is marked MODEL. 1873. on the upper receiver tang. Features the classic front sight and a "flat top" rear adjustable sight. The serial number is 311849B denoting the year of