Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Round Heavy Barrel - Manufactured in 1891 Flintlock Pistols brass throated hard skin scabbard

brass throated hard skin scabbard covered in a heavy canvas with U

in John Walter's book "Guns of the Gurkhas"

Original Item: Totally unissued

maybe someone can identify this decoration

since the round from a rifle had to fit tightly into the barrel

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Round Heavy Barrel - Manufactured in 1891 Flintlock Pistols brass throated hard skin scabbardOriginal Item: The Gun that Won the West! This fine rifle is in . 44 40 caliber (. 44 WCF) with a 26" round heavy barrel and full length magazine tube. Features the classic front sight and buckhorn rear sight. The serial number is 383982 denoting the year of manufacture as 1891. Dark walnut stock is solid condition with a few minor dings and scratches, the wood is very attractive stable and strong. Barrel and action retain much original brown blue