Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Repeating Rifle with Special Order 20" Octagon Barrel & Factory Letter made in 1897 - Serial 509188B Lewis Gun whereas the original ratchet-securing articulation

whereas the original ratchet-securing articulation permitted part of the lower lens on both sides to slightly obscure the upper periphery of the pilot's field of view

with for more stitches on the left pocket to accommodate decorations with a horizontal pinback

however it is torn through on the buckle side just below the securing stud

These are pertinent items to be have on Military installations

One unit still has the original data plate

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Repeating Rifle with Special Order 20" Octagon Barrel & Factory Letter made in 1897 - Serial 509188B Lewis Gun whereas the original ratchet-securing articulationOriginal Item: Only One Available. "The Gun that Won the West!" This lovely "frontier worn" Winchester repeating rifle is in . 44 40 caliber, correctly marked 44 W. C. F. over the chamber, while the carrier block marking is worn away. It features a desirable special order 20" octagon barrel and full length magazine tube. As with all examples, it is marked MODEL. 1873. on the upper receiver tang. Features the classic front sight and iconic "Buckhorn"