Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel - Manufactured in 1892 MG 34 Barrel Jacket Assembly but they do actually date

but they do actually date from 1914 and before as remains of paper labels indicate on the jacket interiors

SILBERSTON 2

Circa 1820 from the Black Sea region

derived from Portuguese matchlock designs

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel - Manufactured in 1892 MG 34 Barrel Jacket Assembly but they do actually dateOriginal Item: Only One Available. "The gun that won the west!" This fine rifle is in . 38 40 caliber (. 38 WCF) with a classic 24 inch octagonal barrel and full length magazine tube. Features the classic front sight and "semi buckhorn" style rear sight. Serial number 417210B denotes year of manufacture as 1892. The engraving on top of the barrel is clear: WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN, CONN. U. S. A. KING'S IMPROVEMENT PATENTED MARCH 29.