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Winchester-Hotchkiss 1883 .45-70 SN: 82088

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,600.00 USD
Winchester-Hotchkiss 1883 .45-70 SN: 82088
"Third Model" Bolt action rifle features blued finish on barrel & bands, case color receiver, two piece wood stock with straight grip, slightly curved steel buttplate, 28" barrel, cleaning rod under barrel, blade front sight, flip up ladder type rear sight, sling swivels, tubular magazine in butt loads thru receiver, manual safety, magazine cut-off. Bore is very good bright condition. Barrel retains 80% dark blue with scratches, scuffs, several cleaned areas between the bands. Bluing on bands has turned brown, with some original color preserved at edges, some bare metal exposed from rubbing. Blued portions of bolt are very good. Case color on receiver is very good overall with bold contrasts, with small scratches or scuffs showing spots of bare metal. Bolt handle appears case colored, now dulled and mottled gray. Wood is very good condition, clean and with crisp edges on barrel line, with dents and creases. Buttplate is in very good condition. Observed markings are crisp. Condition is NRA Fine *** Antique Firearm ***