Original U.S. Named Winchester First Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Figured Custom Buttstock - Serial 13984 Made in 1876 Empire Edged Weapons The 91st Bombardment Group (Heavy)

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

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

Clearly Georgian era 1805-1830 perhaps even earlier

The British Captain

Existing stocks of M1905 bayonets were cut down to 10"

Original U.S. Named Winchester First Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Figured Custom Buttstock - Serial 13984 Made in 1876 Empire Edged Weapons The 91st Bombardment Group (Heavy)Original 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