Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Rifle with 26" Octagonal Barrel - Manufactured in 1893 British Swagger Stick as the name for all

as the name for all subsequent German units in North Africa

During that same period the company adopted the trade name "Sparton"

The actual cap issued by the army has a tapered top- the front/back are lower than the center

These 9-lbs are excellent examples of "Studded" Shells of the same type as the ones currently on display in the WEST POINT MUSEUM and are referred to and illustrated on pages 335/336 of the excellent work "Artillery and Ammunition of the Civil War": by Warren Ripley

NOTE: Due to the solvents and other materials contained in these kits

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Rifle with 26" Octagonal Barrel - Manufactured in 1893 British Swagger Stick as the name for allOriginal Item: The gun that won the west! This fine rifle is in . 38 40 caliber (. 38 WCF) with a custom 26 inch octagonal barrel and full length magazine tube. Serial number 466476B denotes year of manufacture as 1893. Original walnut stocks are in excellent condition with lots of original finish remaining. Crisp tight action in fully functional tight condition with the original dust cover. Loads of original blue still present on metal parts. Crisp