Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with 21 inch Octagonal Barrel - Made in 1886 Swedish Militaria which is also most probably

which is also most probably correct for one of the early rifle trials weapons

which can be readily used by the soldier or camper and in which the mess-pans can be detached and clamped together separately when it is necessary to carry cooked rations

buttplate turned gray

The MG itself has a supporting frame to hold it stationary whilst being transported

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with 21 inch Octagonal Barrel - Made in 1886 Swedish Militaria which is also most probablyOriginal Item: Only One Available. "The Gun that Won the West!" This very fine rifle is in . 44 40 caliber (faintly marked . 44 W. C. F. above the chamber) with a special order 21" octagonal barrel. Features the classic front sight and a "semi buckhorn" rear sight, and has a full length magazine tube. The serial number is 204097B denoting the year of manufacture as 1887. The engraving on top of the barrel is partly clear: WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS.