Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Rifle with Round Barrel - Manufactured in 1894 German Field Equipment Stock Number 74-B-50) was an

Stock Number 74-B-50) was an approximately 25" x 38" cloth bag utilized to store and transport a soldier's personal clothing that was in addition to what he was wearing

telephone and telegraph remained the major technology of World War I

Two days later it passed the German border and soon breached the Siegfried Line

The butt is heavily stamped (branded) with "7/19" presumably a unit number

Length: 34"

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Rifle with Round Barrel - Manufactured in 1894 German Field Equipment Stock Number 74-B-50) was anOriginal Item: The gun that won the west! This excellent rifle is in . 38 40 caliber (. 38 WCF) with a 24 inch round barrel and full length magazine tube. Features include original walnut stock, buck horn rear sight, crescent butt plate, with original blue finish! Serial number 468410B denotes year of manufacture as 1884. Stock is in good condition with minor dings and scratches from use and age with much original finish remaining. Very crisp tight