Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel - Manufactured in 1887 U.S. Ammo Chief Signal Officer George Owen

Chief Signal Officer George Owen Squier worked closely with private industry to perfect radio tubes while creating a major signal laboratory at Camp Alfred Vail (Fort Monmouth)

considerably less successful

with belt sizing strap in center of back

a remarkable piece of Naval memorabilia

That number is the size of the helmet in centimeters as measured around the inside dome at the level of the three split-pin holes

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel - Manufactured in 1887 U.S. Ammo Chief Signal Officer George OwenOriginal Item: The Gun that Won the West! This fine rifle is in . 44 40 caliber (. 44 WCF) with a 24 octagonal barrel and full length magazine tube. Features the classic front sight and buck horn rear sight. The serial number is 224593B denoting the year of manufacture as 1887. Stock is in very good condition, a few minor dings, with the original finish intact. Offered with a crisp tight action in fully functional condition with the original dust