Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Rifle with 18" Octagonal Barrel made in 1895 - Serial 497428 Restoration Materials Newcomer was the pilot on

Newcomer was the pilot on the B-17 aircraft #42-31598 MOON GLOW which was shot down by flak and crashed North of Rambouillet

During this time the stock may have been replaced

5 MHz and two HF bands 3

The plating is 95% plus complete

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Rifle with 18" Octagonal Barrel made in 1895 - Serial 497428 Restoration Materials Newcomer was the pilot onOriginal Item: "The Gun that Won the West!" This fine rifle is in . 38 40 caliber (marked . 38 WCF on chamber) with a special order 18" octagonal barrel and full length magazine tube. Winchester would make these in almost any barrel length, and we feel this may have been for coach gun use. Features the classic front sight and a tall "semi buckhorn" rear adjustable sight. The serial number is 497428B, denoting the year of manufacture as 1892. The