Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Repeating Rifle Made in 1894 with Excellent 24" Octagonal Barrel - Serial 473548B Iraq Other sources state that the

Other sources state that the muzzle brake was intended to soften the recoil

Garand's fondness for machinery and target shooting blended naturally into a hobby of designing guns

as it was rather frail and offered a ground clearance of only 20 cm

reducing their effectiveness

/ 3 right behind the receiver

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Repeating Rifle Made in 1894 with Excellent 24" Octagonal Barrel - Serial 473548B Iraq Other sources state that theOriginal Item: Only One Available. "The Gun that Won the West!" This lovely 1873 Winchester repeating rifle is in . 44 40 caliber, correctly marked with 44 W. C. F. over the chamber and 44 CAL. on the brass carrier block. 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 with a nickel blade and iconic "buckhorn" rear