Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Rifle with Round Barrel - Manufactured in 1894 German Field Equipment the MkIV is the second

the MkIV is the second version of this steel helmet pattern to be adopted by the British after the Dough Boy Brodie helmet of WWI

telephone and telegraph remained the major technology of World War I

"…given the order to hold that ground at all hazards' (an ominous command suggesting a close fight) it would be hard to imagine Chamberlain leaving any of his weapons behind

The butt is heavily stamped (branded) with "7/19" presumably a unit number

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Rifle with Round Barrel - Manufactured in 1894 German Field Equipment the MkIV is the secondOriginal Item: The gun that won the west! This excellent rifle is in . 38 40 caliber (. 38 WCF) with a 24 inch round barrel and full length magazine tube. Features include original walnut stock, buck horn rear sight, crescent butt plate, with original blue finish! Serial number 468410B denotes year of manufacture as 1884. Stock is in good condition with minor dings and scratches from use and age with much original finish remaining. Very crisp tight