Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Rifle with 26" Octagonal Barrel made in 1882 - Serial 82502 M3 Grease Gun weight of the cutlass is

weight of the cutlass is amazing and when one visualizes the puny British Seamen of the 1850s and 1860 one can fully understand the effectiveness of such a Cutlass in training and perhaps also in combat

The hilt has about 90% of the the original nickel plating remaining

The US-Made M1917s differed slightly in its lining detail

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Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Rifle with 26" Octagonal Barrel made in 1882 - Serial 82502 M3 Grease Gun weight of the cutlass isOriginal Item: Only One Available. "The Gun that Won the West!" This is a fine example of the Winchester MODEL 1873, as marked on the upper receiver tang. This fine rifle is in . 38 40 caliber, with a special order 26" octagonal barrel and full length magazine tube. Features the classic front sight and "semi buckhorn" rear adjustable sight. The serial number marked on the lower receiver tang is 82502, denoting the year of manufacture as 1882. The