Original U.S. Winchester M1873 .44-40 Rifle with Half Octagonal Barrel made in 1888 - Serial 273321B m Sergeant Dean has reflected great

Sergeant Dean has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force

There a large "Iron Cross" emblem on the breast of the eagle

however it unfortunately has the bottom worn off

The filter is unused and also in excellent condition

The grip/hilt is very heavily carved and looks to be a very close-grained wood

Original U.S. Winchester M1873 .44-40 Rifle with Half Octagonal Barrel made in 1888 - Serial 273321B m Sergeant Dean has reflected greatOriginal Item: Only One Available. "The Gun that Won the West!" This very fine rifle is in . 44 40 caliber with a 24" special order HALF OCTAGONAL barrel, which is faintly marked 44 W. C. F. over the chamber. Features the classic brass blade front sight and iconic "buckhorn" rear adjustable sight, with a desirable "half length" magazine tube. The serial number is 273321B denoting the year of manufacture as 1888. The engraving on top of the barrel is