Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel made in 1889 - Serial 311849B Antique Gun Parts as the main armament along

as the main armament along the lower decks of their largest ships-of-the-line

Rifles were more accurate than smooth bore muskets

The leather securing straps are intact

Most soldiers and citizens surrendered their swords to the American occupying forces

and their gallantry in overcoming a fanatic enemy in the face of extraordinary danger and difficulty adds new luster to Marine Corps history

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel made in 1889 - Serial 311849B Antique Gun Parts as the main armament alongOriginal Item: Only One Available. "The Gun that Won the West!" This wonderful "frontier worn" rifle is in . 38 40 caliber, correctly marked with . 38 W. C. F. over the chamber. It features a desirable 24" octagonal barrel and full length magazine tube. As with all examples, it is marked MODEL. 1873. on the upper receiver tang. Features the classic front sight and a "flat top" rear adjustable sight. The serial number is 311849B denoting the year of