Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Repeating Rifle with 24" Heavy Round Barrel Made in 1883 - Serial 138259A Century 21 APRIL 1944 - 30

21 APRIL 1944 - 30 MAY 1944: Formed UDT 7 and had further training

Marines and one Navy corpsman became a famous image of the battle and the American war effort in the Pacific

It was awarded on 2

the Infantry branch of the US Army recognised the need to field a heavier antitank gun than the 37 mm M3

The base is marked: 3 DUMMY CARTRIDGE MK 6/50 CAL and HMC 1944 329486-B-6-BET (with USN Anchor)

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Repeating Rifle with 24" Heavy Round Barrel Made in 1883 - Serial 138259A Century 21 APRIL 1944 - 30Original Item: Only One Available. "The Gun that Won the West!" This lovely "2nd Model" 1873 Winchester repeating rifle is in . 44 40 caliber, confirmed by chamber measurements, as the original markings have been worn away. It features a very nice 24" heavy walled round barrel and full length magazine tube. As with all examples, it is marked MODEL. 1873. on the upper receiver tang. Features a replacement front blade sight with a silver blade and "flat