Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel made in 1889 - Serial 323687B Category_MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly The grip is made from

The grip is made from horn in two wooden plates secured by three cross bolts

and is on the longer side

They had to be ethnic Germans

with almost no wear to the paint

August of 1944 was the beginning of getting ready to leave the United States for the war in Europe

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel made in 1889 - Serial 323687B Category_MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly The grip is made fromOriginal 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. Features the classic front sight and "semi buckhorn" rear adjustable sight. The serial number is 323687B denoting the year of manufacture as 1889, and one of the last made that year. The engraving on the top of the barrel is clear: WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CT. KING'S