Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Rifle with Round Barrel made in 1892 - Serial 417605 Category_Martini-Henry Parts the serial number 71696 is

the serial number 71696 is still visible on the tube base cup (faint)

Reports of blade failures on M3s in service increased as soldiers began to use their trench knives for ordinary utility tasks such as opening ammo crates and food ration tins

just some popped stitches on the end of the leather tip

Also included in the display is a newspaper cutting from Time

Diameter: 3"

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Rifle with Round Barrel made in 1892 - Serial 417605 Category_Martini-Henry Parts the serial number 71696 isOriginal Item: Only one Available. "The Gun that Won the West!" This fine Winchester MODEL 1873 rifle is in . 38 40 caliber (marked faintly . 38 WCF on chamber), with a 24" round barrel and full length magazine tube. Features the classic front sight and "flat top" rear adjustable sight. The serial number on the lower receiver tang is 417605B denoting the year of manufacture as 1892. The engraving on the top of the barrel is clear, with just a bit of