Original U.S. Named Winchester First Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Figured Custom Buttstock - Serial 13984 Made in 1876 Empire Edged Weapons Existing stocks of M1905 bayonets

Existing stocks of M1905 bayonets were cut down to 10"

2 pounds empty

and on 5 November was part of the Marine forces that captured Fort Capois

The 91st Bombardment Group (Heavy) was activated at Harding Field

with the hilt making it 19" in overall length

Original U.S. Named Winchester First Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Figured Custom Buttstock - Serial 13984 Made in 1876 Empire Edged Weapons Existing stocks of M1905 bayonetsOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This is it! This is a very rare FIRST MODEL Winchester 1873, and is one of the earliest that we have had! These were only produced for about 6 years ending in late 1879. This rifle is in the very popular . 44 40 caliber, the same as the Colt Frontier 1873 Revolver which allowed the owner to use the same ammunition for both rifle and handgun. This really is "The Gun that Won the West!" This example has a very nice heavy