Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .32-20 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel made in 1888 - Serial 258685B German Flags is found on the upper

is found on the upper right side of the butt socket

This marking is seen on a lot of USGI bring back material from the Pacific theater of WWII

and Colliers

as part of the 32d Division

with a patent marking on the right side above the hole for the front sight: PAT APR 16TH 72

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .32-20 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel made in 1888 - Serial 258685B German Flags is found on the upperOriginal Item: Only One Available. "The gun that won the west!" This fine rifle is in . 32 20 caliber (. 32 WCF) with a classic 24 inch octagonal barrel and full length magazine tube. Features the classic front sight and iconic "buckhorn" style rear sight. Serial number 258685B denotes year of manufacture as 1888. The engraving on top of the barrel is fully legible: WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN, CONN. U. S. A. KING'S IMPROVEMENT PATENTED