Original U.S. Winchester Model 1886 .40-65 Octagonal Barrel Rifle with Fancy Wood and Factory Letter - made in 1887 Books & Films Initially the buckles were produced

Initially the buckles were produced of brass with a nickel/silver face plate until 1914 when steel construction buckles were introduced

a "1939 Clasp" (Spange) would be worn on the original 1914 Iron Cross

the name of President Theodore Roosevelt's volunteer cavalry unit during the Spanish-American War

Exterior buttons are correct German wartime aluminum pebble finish

Along with Greek lettering for Omega and Delta

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1886 .40-65 Octagonal Barrel Rifle with Fancy Wood and Factory Letter - made in 1887 Books & Films Initially the buckles were producedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This pretty much is the Cadillac of late 19th century big game hunting rifles! Many consider the Winchester 1886 to be the finest lever action repeating rifle ever made! This excellent example 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 a Winchester Factory Letter dated September 14, 1981, confirming its age and origin. The letter