Original Antique U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel made in 1898 - Serial 514196B Bira Gun an escort carrier commander in

an escort carrier commander in World War II

This very nice Fourth Model P-1853 Enfield is marked 1861  / Tower on the Lock Plate and also carries the stamping of the CROWN / V

and all wear is from storage and age

The grip plates are of walnut with the standard four retaining rivets on each side

it departed from Seattle

Original Antique U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel made in 1898 - Serial 514196B Bira Gun an escort carrier commander inOriginal Item: Only One Available. "The Gun that Won the West!" This very fine rifle is in . 44 40 caliber with a desirable 24" octagonal barrel. It is correctly marked 44 W. C. F. over the chamber and 44 CAL. on the brass carrier block, with MODEL. 1873. on the receiver tang. Features the classic blade front sight and a "flat top" rear adjustable sight, with a full length magazine tube. The serial number is 514196B denoting the year of manufacture as