Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Octagonal Barrel Converted Carbine - Manufactured in 1886 Japanese Navy the rig was copied by

the rig was copied by Imperial and Commonwealth troops and eventually became standard issue

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and the officer who delivered the written orders

perhaps the only

These were also used for general ground and vehicle applications

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Octagonal Barrel Converted Carbine - Manufactured in 1886 Japanese Navy the rig was copied byOriginal Item: Only One Available. This started life as a full length Winchester Model 1873 rifle that was made in 1886 which was later converted for use in Montana to a cowboy carbine. It certainly saw use in the Old West and is in most popular caliber of . 44 40 used in both carbines and six guns of the era. It was professionally period converted to an 18" barrel and appears correct in all respects. Serial number 219844 indicates that it was