Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Saddle Ring Carbine Serial Number 162212A - Made in 1884 81mm Mortar The 36th Armored Infantry was

The 36th Armored Infantry was redesignated the 36th Infantry (Armored) on 15 April 1941 and reassigned to the Third Armored Division

Between the arms of most classes (and all classes after 1905) were golden flames (silver flames for the 4th Class after the 1905 revisions of the order)

a major weakness was its 32-round magazine

so the original proof marks are not visible

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Saddle Ring Carbine Serial Number 162212A - Made in 1884 81mm Mortar The 36th Armored Infantry wasOriginal 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 gun revolvers of the era. Offered in very nice aged condition and correct in all respects, serial number 162212A indicates that it was manufactured in 1884. Still fully functional, the action cycles great, with a 20 inch round barrel with a good bore. It shows clear lands