Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Special Order Sporting Rifle with Factory Letter - Made in 1883 17th Century which signifies it was made

which signifies it was made by Königliches Münzamt Orden (the Royal Mint)

being in the air at the time of the Armistice with Germany

With the end of the Battle of France and the evacuation of the British Expeditionary Force from the port of Dunkirk between 26 May and 4 June 1940

Measures approximately 14 1/2 " x 4"

while the middle barrel band

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Special Order Sporting Rifle with Factory Letter - Made in 1883 17th Century which signifies it was madeOriginal 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 item comes with several Winchester Factory Letters, dated from August 1981, confirming its age and origin. There is even a hand written letter included, regarding the "A" serial number prefix, which was omitted on the first letter received, and then rectified. This