Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel made in 1893 - Serial 443282B Snider Rifle These however have the "shield"

These however have the "shield" maker mark of MEYER NEW YORK on the back of the right wing

although some returned to duty later with the Army Air Forces in the China-Burma-India Theater

Wool construction with patten leather visor and leather sweatband

The elastic strap however has unfortunately degraded

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel made in 1893 - Serial 443282B Snider Rifle These however have the "shield"Original Item: Only One Available. "The Gun that Won the West!" This fine rifle is in . 38 40 caliber (marked 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 "buckhorn" rear adjustable sight. The serial number is 443282B denoting the year of manufacture as 1893. The engraving on the top of the barrel is clear, with just a bit of polishing fading: WINCHESTER'S