Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel made in 1883 - Serial 140654 US Civil War Rum was also liberally issued

Rum was also liberally issued before "Going over the Top" to give troops some liquid courage

Percussion Musket series and this example is especially good

the Waffen-SS was judged to be a criminal organization due to its connection to the NSDAP Party and direct involvement in numerous war crimes and crimes against humanity

the entire 26th Division front was heavily shelled with a combination of high explosive and gas * * *

It formed part of Joseph Hooker's rear guard at Chancellorsville

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel made in 1883 - Serial 140654 US Civil War Rum was also liberally issuedOriginal Item: Only One Available. "The Gun that Won the West!" This very fine rifle is in . 44 40 caliber with a standard 24" octagonal barrel. Features the classic front sight and an iconic "buckhorn" adjustable rear sight, with a full length magazine tube. The serial number is 140654A denoting the year of manufacture as 1883. The engraving on top of the barrel is partly clear: WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN, CT. KING'S IMPROVEMENT PATENTED