Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel made in 1887 - Serial 249796 MP 34 grooved hardwood handle just like

grooved hardwood handle just like the original that took full advantage of the local resources

and it was not a conversion from previous designs

There is also some wear from the frog

303 caliber Lee-Enfield No

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel made in 1887 - Serial 249796 MP 34 grooved hardwood handle just likeOriginal Item: "The Gun that Won the West!" This fine rifle is in . 38 40 caliber (marked . 38 WCF on chamber) with a 24" octagonal barrel and full length magazine tube. It also still has traces of the the 38 CAL. marking on the feed block. Features a nice No. 2 front sight and "flat top" rear adjustable sight, both aftermarket by MARBLE'S. The serial number is 249796B denoting the year of manufacture as 1887. The engraving on the top of the barrel is