Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel made in 1890 - Serial 358058 Chinese Militaria The 16th and 89th Military

The 16th and 89th Military Police Groups were composed of seven military police battalions

Nevertheless these are Original Pre-WWI British Military Issue each being marked with Broad arrow

The set comes complete with all contents to include gas mask

Harold (Ham) Gordinier joined the Navy as an aviation cadet in May 1942 and received his wings and commission in October 1943

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel made in 1890 - Serial 358058 Chinese Militaria The 16th and 89th MilitaryOriginal Item: Only One Available. "The Gun that Won the West!" This very fine rifle is in . 44 40 caliber (faintly marked . 44WCF on the chamber) with a standard 24" octagonal barrel. Features the classic front sight and an iconic "buckhorn" rear sight, and has a full length magazine tube. The serial number is 358058B denoting the year of manufacture as 1890. The engraving on top of the barrel is clear: WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN, CONN.