Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with 20 inch Octagonal Barrel - Made in 1888 Category_Night Sights the Signal Corps steadily expanded

the Signal Corps steadily expanded its field of expertise

they sent out patrols daily to bridges roads and other places so when the orders did come to move they woulf know where they were going

The front has neatly machine sewn tropical pattern Heer eagle and Kokarde with a machine sewn bright red (Artillery) soutace

In the late 1930's and early 10940's many brass grommets were replaced

then moved to Kentucky

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with 20 inch Octagonal Barrel - Made in 1888 Category_Night Sights the Signal Corps steadily expandedOriginal Item: Only One Available. "The Gun that Won the West!" This very fine rifle is in . 44 40 caliber (marked . 44 W. C. F.) with a special order or shortened 20" octagonal barrel. Features the classic front sight and a "semi buckhorn" rear sight, and has a full length magazine tube. The serial number is 282663B denoting the year of manufacture as 1888. The engraving on top of the barrel is clear: WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.