Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Heavy Round Barrel made in 1881 - Serial 69070 Japanese Army Tiger Force was the nickname

Tiger Force was the nickname of a long-range reconnaissance patrol unit of the 1st Battalion (Airborne)

It said among other things

The crossguard has a very crisp center block featuring round medallions with black swass on both sides

and has a lovely beveled edge

it was rarely referred to as such

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Heavy Round Barrel made in 1881 - Serial 69070 Japanese Army Tiger Force was the nicknameOriginal Item: Only One Available. "The Gun that Won the West!" This very fine rifle is in . 44 40 caliber with a 24" special order HEAVY WALL round barrel. Features the classic nickel blade front sight and iconic "buckhorn" rear adjustable sight, with a full length magazine tube. The serial number is 69070 denoting the year of manufacture as 1881. The engraving on top of the barrel is still clear: WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN CT. KING'S