Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Repeating Rifle with Heavy Round Barrel made in 1881 - Serial 65404 Martini-Henry Rifle where the scaling has degraded

where the scaling has degraded the integrity enough for chunks to fall out

They first were required to take the oath of allegiance to the United States government

possibly from the trumpet it was attached to

Each State had it's own characteristic sidearms

Constitutionalistas and Germans also engaged in battle with American forces during this period

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Repeating Rifle with Heavy Round Barrel made in 1881 - Serial 65404 Martini-Henry Rifle where the scaling has degradedOriginal Item: Only One Available. "The Gun that Won the West!" This very fine "frontier used" rifle is in . 44 40 caliber with a very nice 24" "Heavy Wall" round barrel. It is correctly marked with MODEL. 1873. on the receiver tang. The caliber markings on the barrel have worn off, but the 44 CAL. marking on the brass carrier block is still intact. We also have confirmed with measurements that it is in . 44 40 Winchester Center Fire. Features the