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Winchester Hotchkiss Model 1883 Bolt Action Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:475.00 USD
Winchester Hotchkiss Model 1883 Bolt Action Rifle
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Winchester Hotchkiss Model 1883 Bolt Action Rifle, #81929, .45-70 cal., 28.5" barrel, blued finish, walnut stock, blade front sight and adjustable folding leaf rear sight. Marked on barrel "MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN CONN." "MODEL OF 1883" on top of receiver tang and patent information on underside; "45-70" stamped on barrel forward of chamber. Includes a cleaning rod and good condition repaired leather sling. Condition overall is good. Most of the finish is worn or has been cleaned from the metal, which shows patina across the barrel and pitting along the barrel wood line and overall darkening. Receiver has a freckled silvery appearance on the left side. There is a closed crack behind the receiver tang, and the wood shows numerous old bruises and handling marks. Action operates smoothly; bore has light frosting, otherwise very good with very good rifling. Est.: $900-$1,200. (Antique)