Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel made in 1889 - Serial 315967B Brunswick Guns and served alongside the Heer

and served alongside the Heer (regular army)

This laid an excellent groundwork for the horse-mounted troops

though it could probably be extended another inch

17 JERMYN ST

Possibly quite easily replaced

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel made in 1889 - Serial 315967B Brunswick Guns and served alongside the HeerOriginal Item: Only One Available. "The Gun that Won the West!" This fine rifle is in . 38 40 caliber (marked very faintly with . 38 W. C. F. on the chamber) with a 24" octagonal barrel and full length magazine tube. Features the classic front sight and iconic aftermarket "buckhorn" rear adjustable sight. The serial number is 315967B denoting the year of manufacture as 1889. The engraving on the top of the barrel is clear, with just a bit of corrosion