Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel - Manufactured in 1889 British Holsters HMS Victory was passing the

HMS Victory was passing the island of Toro on 4 April 1805 when Phoebe brought the news that the French fleet under Admiral Pierre-Charles Villeneuve had escaped from Toulon

Offered in good but used condition

In certain ETO units and possibly elsewhere a prerogative of the fighter ace was a red satin lining which was added on confirmation of his fifth aerial kill

Length in scabbard: 2

EVERREADY 1939

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel - Manufactured in 1889 British Holsters HMS Victory was passing theOriginal Item: The gun that won the west! This fine rifle is in . 38 40 caliber (. 38 WCF) with a custom 22 inch octagonal barrel and full length magazine tube. Serial number 359584B denotes year of manufacture as 1889. Original walnut stocks are in very good solid condition with minor dings and scratches from use and age and lots of original finish remaining. Crisp tight action in fully functional condition with the original dust cover. Decent bore