Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Deluxe Round Barrel Rifle Serial 269724 - Made in 1888 WWI The cap bolster also has

The cap bolster also has the proper eagle stamping

Inside the cap is a genuine paper data label dated 1944

The stock also is engraved with 74 / 503 on the right side of the butt stock

thus providing the MG 42 with a backup source when its main supply was exhausted

Of course nobody knew what was going on but we were all ready to shove off

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Deluxe Round Barrel Rifle Serial 269724 - Made in 1888 WWI The cap bolster also hasOriginal Item: Only One Available. "The Gun that Won the West!" This very fine, museum grade rifle is in . 44 40 caliber (Marked 44 W. C. F.) with a 24" round barrel and full length 15 round magazine tube. It also still has a clear 44 CAL. marking on the bottom of the feed block. Features the classic front sight and the iconic "buckhorn" adjustable rear sight. The serial number is 269724B denotes the year of manufacture as 1880. The engraving on top