Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel - Manufactured in 1882 MG 34 5 inches deep

5 inches deep

Additional marks of interest include inspectors’ and proof marks around the breech end of the barrel: a V over a P over an eagle’s head over another P on the left side just above the stock

Nepal received mountains of aid from British India and tried to duplicate the manufacture of the EIC weapon models

correct steel thickness

Army used to open the West and Springfield trapdoor carbines were used by Custer's Cavalry at the massacre at The Little Big Horn

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel - Manufactured in 1882 MG 34 5 inches deepOriginal Item: The gun that won the west! This fine rifle is in . 38 40 caliber (. 38 WCF) with a custom 22 inch octagonal barrel and full length magazine tube. Serial number 137925A denotes year of manufacture as 1882. Original walnut stocks are in very good solid condition with very minor dings and scratches from use and age and lots of original finish remaining. Very crisp tight action in fully functional condition with the original dust cover.