Original U.S. Winchester Early 2nd Model 1873 .44-40 Repeating Rifle Made in 1878 with 24" Round Barrel, Cleaning Rod, and Factory Letter - Serial 37157 U.S. Uniforms 511th Bombardment Squadron can be

511th Bombardment Squadron can be found on the 351st Bomb Group website at this link

indicating approximate manufacture during late 1944

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Under the original 1911 description of the Arms this is described as "In base sable

so at this point his unit is unknown

Original U.S. Winchester Early 2nd Model 1873 .44-40 Repeating Rifle Made in 1878 with 24" Round Barrel, Cleaning Rod, and Factory Letter - Serial 37157 U.S. Uniforms 511th Bombardment Squadron can beOriginal Item: Only One Available. "The Gun that Won the West!" This wonderful Winchester repeating rifle is in . 44 40 caliber, confirmed by chamber and barrel measurements, as this early they were usually not marked. It features a lovely 24" heavy round 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