Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Heavy Wall Barrel made in 1886 - Serial 214662B Category_Martini-Henry Rifles Twelve of the 22 B-17F

Twelve of the 22 B-17F bombers modified to the YB-40 configuration were dispatched to Alconbury for testing and evaluation

The Defensive grenade was made of smooth cast iron but has had internally segmented fragmentation matrix

Given the early date on this rifle

etc) of the “iron mounted” rifles was made of iron rather than brass

The kepi features a single row of brass quatrefoil which indicates a rank of First Lieutenant

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Heavy Wall Barrel made in 1886 - Serial 214662B Category_Martini-Henry Rifles Twelve of the 22 B-17FOriginal Item: Only One Available. "The Gun that Won the West!" This very fine rifle is in . 44 40 caliber (marked . 44 CAL. above the chamber and on the ejector block) with a 24" special order HEAVY WALL barrel. Features the classic front sight and a "flat top" rear adjustable sight, with a full length magazine tube. The serial number is 214662B denoting the year of manufacture as 1886. The engraving on top of the barrel is clear: WINCHESTER'S