Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Saddle Ring Carbine - Manufactured in 1890 German Navy - Kreigsmarine Gilt King's crown buttons and

Gilt King's crown buttons and rank insignia in gold lace mounted of gilded braid epaulettes

although not activated until 1 February 1940

The Musket comes with its English made Model F Bayonet which is British proof marked and faintly also shows the English Manufacturer's name:

The photographs show how nicely they clean up: much of the stuff that looks like rust is actually clay-heavy dirt

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Saddle Ring Carbine - Manufactured in 1890 German Navy - Kreigsmarine Gilt King's crown buttons andOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great vintage cowboy saddle ring Winchester Model 1873 carbine in the most popular caliber of . 44 40 as used in both carbines and six guns revolvers of the era. Offered in good condition and correct in all respects, serial number 350845 (found under stock as tang has been worn) indicates that it was manufactured in 1890. Still fully functional the action cycles perfectly with a round barrel. The bore is