Original U.S. Winchester Model 1892 .44WCF Rifle with Round Barrel made in 1893 - Serial 23873 U.S. Artwork & Posters New in New dust jacket

New in New dust jacket

The screw back is mostly bright on the side facing the case

The helmet features much of its original paint and has an RF (République Française) flaming bomb badge on the front

The anchor and draped chain allude to naval service The oak represents strength and laurel represents victory

With no time available for the usual research and development of a new weapon

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1892 .44WCF Rifle with Round Barrel made in 1893 - Serial 23873 U.S. Artwork & Posters New in New dust jacketOriginal Item: Only One Available. "John Wayne's favorite gun!" This fine rifle is in the legendary . 44 40 caliber (Marked 44 W. C. F above the chamber) with a classic 24 inch round barrel and full length magazine tube. Features the classic front sight and the iconic "Buckhorn" adjustable rear sight. Serial number 23873 denotes year of manufacture as 1893. The address marking on top of the barrel is still legible, but faint, so it needs good lighting