Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel made in 1889 - Serial 311849B MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly It has a red "sun"

It has a red "sun" dyed into the middle

Johnston was forced to retire

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made without any maker's name or other identifying marks

however we can still make out "17"

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel made in 1889 - Serial 311849B MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly It has a red "sun"Original Item: Only One Available. "The Gun that Won the West!" This wonderful "frontier worn" rifle is in . 38 40 caliber, correctly marked with . 38 W. C. F. over the chamber. 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 and a "flat top" rear adjustable sight. The serial number is 311849B denoting the year of