Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel - Manufactured in 1886 French Flags The full-scale production began in

The full-scale production began in 1943

The earliest expedient design was an M3 Half-track mounting an M1897 75 mm gun in a limited-traverse mount

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Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel - Manufactured in 1886 French Flags The full-scale production began inOriginal Item: The gun that won the west! This fine rifle is in . 38 40 caliber (. 38 WCF) with a 24 inch octagonal barrel and full length magazine tube. Serial number 218231B denotes year of manufacture as 1886. Original walnut stocks are in very good solid condition with minor dings and scratches from use and age and much original finish remaining. Very crisp tight action in fully functional condition with the original dust cover. Nice bore making