Original U.S. Winchester Early 2nd Model 1873 .44-40 Repeating Rifle Made in 1878 with 24" Round Barrel, Cleaning Rod, and Factory Letter - Serial 37157 MG 34 Reciever Assembly Elements of the division then

Elements of the division then took part in combat at Maktar

Grabin convinced the army to issue the guns for impromptu testing at the front

but of course we have not been able to test it

These low-lying mounts were carried into trench warfare as static lines and assaults progressed in WWI

Original U.S. Winchester Early 2nd Model 1873 .44-40 Repeating Rifle Made in 1878 with 24" Round Barrel, Cleaning Rod, and Factory Letter - Serial 37157 MG 34 Reciever Assembly Elements of the division thenOriginal Item: Only One Available. "The Gun that Won the West!" This wonderful Winchester repeating rifle is in . 44 40 caliber, confirmed by chamber and barrel measurements, as this early they were usually not marked. It features a lovely 24" heavy round 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 with a nickel blade and iconic "buckhorn" rear