Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel made in 1887 - Serial 249796 MG 42 Mounts The scabbard fittings are also

The scabbard fittings are also in good condition

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Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel made in 1887 - Serial 249796 MG 42 Mounts The scabbard fittings are alsoOriginal Item: "The Gun that Won the West!" This fine rifle is in . 38 40 caliber (marked . 38 WCF on chamber) with a 24" octagonal barrel and full length magazine tube. It also still has traces of the the 38 CAL. marking on the feed block. Features a nice No. 2 front sight and "flat top" rear adjustable sight, both aftermarket by MARBLE'S. The serial number is 249796B denoting the year of manufacture as 1887. The engraving on the top of the barrel is