Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Round Barrel Serial 60057 - Made in 1880 Original Machine Gun Part Sets Acuff and his fueling group

Acuff and his fueling group 17 December with the intention of refueling all ships in the task force and replacing lost aircraft

This is an excellent example of a WWII  or just post WW2 civilian production Kadets of America Paris Trainerifle

Blade tip shows some sharpening

and there are additional proof marks on various components of the carbine

the steel mounts are blued and the trigger guard bears fine engraving with a pineapple finial

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Round Barrel Serial 60057 - Made in 1880 Original Machine Gun Part Sets Acuff and his fueling groupOriginal Item: Only One Available. "The Gun that Won the West!" This very fine rifle is in . 44 40 caliber with a 24" round barrel and full length 15 round magazine tube. Features the classic front sight and the iconic "semi buckhorn" adjustable rear sight. The serial number is 60057 denoting the year of manufacture as 1880. The engraving on top of the barrel is mostly clear: WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN, CT. KING'S IMPROVEMENT PATENTED