Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Saddle Ring Carbine Serial Number 221404B - Made in 1886 Category_Spade Grip Assembly the Argentine "Clasped Hands" proof

the Argentine "Clasped Hands" proof is still present on many components

including such notables as Belgium's Willy Coppens

The lower reverse guard is Gruppe marked "Th"

it was replaced by a variety of "Ski Cap" that was based on the Bergmütze (Mountain Hat) used by Austrian and German Gebirgsjäger (Mountain Troops) during WWI

Overall a very nice example of a hard to find WWII German Belt

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 Saddle Ring Carbine Serial Number 221404B - Made in 1886 Category_Spade Grip Assembly the Argentine "Clasped Hands" proofOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great vintage cowboy saddle ring Winchester Model 1873 carbine in the rare caliber of . 38 40, as used in both carbines and six gun revolvers of the era. Almost all carbines were made in . 44 40, but this example is definitely in . 38 40, as indicated by the . 38 CAL over the chamber. We even checked the chamber itself, and . 44 40 will definitely not fit. Offered in very nice aged condition and correct in