Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Repeating Rifle Made in 1883 with 24" Octagonal Barrel and Set Trigger - Serial 133331A Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts The backing plate is non

The backing plate is non magnetic

E-2 did see action during WWI

in July 1936

The 38th Corps

It was among the early selective fire infantry rifles (capable of both single and full-automatic fire) formally adopted for military service

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Repeating Rifle Made in 1883 with 24" Octagonal Barrel and Set Trigger - Serial 133331A Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts The backing plate is nonOriginal Item: Only One Available. "The Gun that Won the West!" This lovely Winchester repeating rifle is in . 38 40 caliber, marked with 38 W. C. F. over the chamber, while the marking on the the brass carrier block is worn away. It features a desirable 24" octagonal barrel and full length magazine tube, and does appear like it may have been reblued at some point. As with all examples, it is marked MODEL. 1873. on the upper receiver tang. Features