4291 WINCHESTER HOTCHKISS 1ST MODEL BOLT-ACTION MUSKET.

Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 875.00 USD
Estimated at 1,750.00 - 2,500.00 USD
Cal. 45-70. S# 2568. Bbl. 29" w/ pinned blade front sight & military wind gauge rear sight. Winchester's first bolt-action rifle, approx. 84,555 of all types mfg. 1879-99. Repeating rifle w/ mag. located in the stock having safety & mag. cutoff button on right side. 2 band full length walnut stock w/ iron fittings. Breech end of bbl. is U.S. marked w/ "WWK" inspector's initials. Slotted tip ramrod appears to be replacement. CONDITION: metal has faded to gray showing handling marks. Stock shows heavy wear w/ numerous dents, scratches & heavy marks. Right side of stock is cracked between top lever & safety button area. Bore retains strong lightly worn rifling. (01-24806/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,750-2,500.