Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Half-Octagonal Barrel made in 1881 - Serial 70721 Military Books & Documents and we usually see it

and we usually see it only on very early issue helmets

Made in 1891 these

In those days it was part of France or part of the Spanish Netherlands

as they had the potential to have seen real combat action during World War I

The barrel length is 33 inches

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Half-Octagonal Barrel made in 1881 - Serial 70721 Military Books & Documents and we usually see itOriginal Item: Only One Available. "The Gun that Won the West!" This very fine rifle is in . 44 40 caliber with a special order 24" half octagonal barrel. Features the classic front sight and an iconic "buckhorn" adjustable rear sight, with a full length magazine tube. The serial number is 70721 denoting the year of manufacture as 1881. The engraving on top of the barrel is mostly clear: WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN, CONN. U. S. A. KING'S