Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Saddle Ring Carbine Serial Number 296234B - Made in 1889 Antique Percussion Firearms 391st Bomb Squadron

391st Bomb Squadron

The furniture is all steel and bears some line engraving

One notable mission (#154) occurred on October

202 carbines of both types

the 23rd Fighter Group was activated 4 July 1942

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Saddle Ring Carbine Serial Number 296234B - Made in 1889 Antique Percussion Firearms 391st Bomb SquadronOriginal 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 very nice aged condition and correct in all respects, serial number 296234B indicates that it was manufactured in 1889. Still fully functional, the action cycles perfectly with a 20 inch round barrel with a nice bore. It has clear lands