Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Special Order Deluxe Rifle with Factory Letter - made in 1886 Vickers MMG A small force of 30

A small force of 30 men on the 9th Infantry led by Brevet Major James Powell was suddenly attacked in the early morning hours by some 2

known as a Blue Cloth helmet has all of its Gilt brass mounts including the Regimental Gilded Helmet Plate bearing the Regiment's "CASTLE KEEP" insignia to center

which is probably a rack number

and is attached on the inside of the trigger guard

Established 30 October 1915 by King Frederick Augustus III of Saxony

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Special Order Deluxe Rifle with Factory Letter - made in 1886 Vickers MMG A small force of 30Original Item: Only One Available. "The gun that won the west!" Well this just came to us amongst a Collection of just TEN very choice items all purchased by a collector in the 1980's. This example is definitely magnificent, and is equipped with some very rare and highly desirable factory special order features. This item comes with a Winchester Factory Letter dated November 4, 1985, confirming its age and origin. The letter states is in . 38 40