Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel made in 1893 - Serial 453753 One-of-a-Kind The 27th and 147th Aero

The 27th and 147th Aero Squadrons arrived at the front three months later

but are functional

A nice WW1 era identified Set

In Jun 1946

Also included is a threaded steel rod

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel made in 1893 - Serial 453753 One-of-a-Kind The 27th and 147th AeroOriginal Item: Only One Available. "The Gun that Won the West!" This very fine rifle is in . 44 40 caliber (marked . 44 W. C. F. above the chamber) with a standard 24" octagonal barrel. Features the classic front sight and a "semi buckhorn" rear sight, and has a full length magazine tube. The serial number is 453753B denoting the year of manufacture as 1893. The engraving on top of the barrel is clear: WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.