Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Heavy Round Barrel made in 1891 - Serial 396443B MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly (C) There are no straps

(C) There are no straps crossing the chest

Orders were to continue a bold and determined advance until sufficient resistance was met to hold up the column

The crown stands nearly 3" high at the front

but also has a low of powder fouling in the grooves

This very good example in fully functional condition is marked on the base of the blade as follows:

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Heavy Round Barrel made in 1891 - Serial 396443B MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly (C) There are no strapsOriginal Item: Only One Available. "The Gun that Won the West!" This very fine rifle is in . 44 40 caliber with a 24" special order HEAVY WALL round barrel. It is correctly marked 44 W. C. F. over the chamber and 44 CAL on the feed block. Features the classic brass blade front sight and iconic "buckhorn" rear adjustable sight, with a full length magazine tube. The serial number is 396443B denoting the year of manufacture as 1891. The engraving on top