Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Repeating Rifle with Octagonal Barrel Made in 1889 - Serial 314426B Vietnam Removal of the grips shows

Removal of the grips shows that serial number 75 is stamped on the inside of both grip scales and on the grip frame

The United States was going to win the war and remove Emperor Hirohito from his high horse

As the war continued they moved to the "air-age" aluminum material

Over time the foam inside can turn brittle

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Repeating Rifle with Octagonal Barrel Made in 1889 - Serial 314426B Vietnam Removal of the grips showsOriginal Item: Only One Available. "The Gun that Won the West!" This lovely "frontier worn" Winchester repeating rifle is in . 38 40 caliber, marked with . 38 CAL over the chamber (faint) and on the the brass carrier block. It features a desirable 24" octagonal 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 with a nickel blade and iconic "buckhorn" rear