Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel - Manufactured in 1886 Russian Army On 3 January 1915

On 3 January 1915

These are also used on the P1864 Snider rifles acquired out of Nepal

including the First and Second world wars

but it was machined with a narrow waist

which Browning sold to both companies (and others as well)

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel - Manufactured in 1886 Russian Army On 3 January 1915Original Item: The gun that won the west! This fine rifle is in . 38 40 caliber (. 38 WCF) with a 24 inch octagonal barrel and full length magazine tube. Serial number 218231B denotes year of manufacture as 1886. Original walnut stocks are in very good solid condition with minor dings and scratches from use and age and much original finish remaining. Very crisp tight action in fully functional condition with the original dust cover. Nice bore making