Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Repeating Rifle Made in 1888 with 24" Round Barrel, Cleaning Rod, and Factory Letter - Serial 279684B Scabbards & Sheaths so this is definitely a

so this is definitely a carbine that saw a good amount of use while in service

We checked the bore on the barrel

indicated by the maker information being stamped and dated directly on the blade: US M3 IMPERIAL 1943

most likely due to some nicks or dents in the blade

who was wounded in action and asked to return stateside in order to train the 220th Field Signal Battalion of the in-training 20th Division

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Repeating Rifle Made in 1888 with 24" Round Barrel, Cleaning Rod, and Factory Letter - Serial 279684B Scabbards & Sheaths so this is definitely aOriginal Item: Only One Available. "The Gun that Won the West!" This wonderful honest used Winchester repeating rifle is in . 44 40 caliber, correctly marked with 44 W. C. F. on the left barrel facet and 44 CAL. on the bottom of the brass carrier block. It features a very nice 24" heavy round barrel and full length magazine tube. As with all examples, it is marked MODEL. 1873. on the upper receiver tang. Features a replacement brass front blade sight