Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Rifle with Round Barrel made in 1881 - Serial 72423 French Uniforms 54 caliber carbines were manufactured

54 caliber carbines were manufactured for the U

The serial number indicates production in 1889

This EKII was awarded during that time

About 2 months before the Luzon Campaign ended I received a letter from my mother saying

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Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Rifle with Round Barrel made in 1881 - Serial 72423 French Uniforms 54 caliber carbines were manufacturedOriginal Item: "The Gun that Won the West!" This fine rifle is in . 38 40 caliber with a 24" round barrel and full length magazine tube. Features the classic front sight and "semi buckhorn" rear adjustable sight. The serial number is 72423 denoting the year of manufacture as 1881, so this is an early production gun. The engraving on the top of the barrel is clear, without just a bit of fading: WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CT. KING'S