Hotchkiss & Winchester-Lee

Serial No. 2926, made in 1879, .45-70, 32" round barrel with Naval acceptance proofs visible. Metal is a smooth brown/grey patina, bore is bright with strong rifling. Stock shows expected wear, the initials "R.T" are carved onto the right side of the butt-stock. Left side has "257 042" stamped just below receiver address. Action functions correctly. 

Serial No. 4187, 26" otagonal barrel chambered in .45-70, manufactured in 1880. Overall good condition with the metal being an even grey patina, Bore is very good with strong rifling present. Wood shows old repair around the safety and magazine cut off button, minor handling wear is also noted. Action functions correctly, magazine has a capacity of six.

Winchester-Hotchkiss Bolt Action rifle 1st Model 1879 chambered in .45-70 with a 32" barrel. Serial number is 2669. Metal has a smooth dark brown patina. Wood shows handling marks. Barrel is stamped with "US" over anchor. Bore is good with frosting in the grooves. Action mechanically functions correctly. Hard to find Navy issued Bolt action rifle.

Beautiful Winchester Model 1883 Hotchkiss .45-70 caliber rifle. Barrel has a bluish/brown patina. Receiver retains case colors. Bore is excellent with a mirror finish. Stock is good, with minor storage and handling wear. Bolt is curved and cleaning rod entrance plugged. These modifications are seen in Californian militia guns bought in 1915. Very beautiful rifle!...

Winchester 1st model Hotchkiss with Frontier alterations. This gun came out of a collection in Minnesota. Buttplate on this gun is a replacement and slightly oversized. Barrel band is missing and gun is held together with old copper wire which was a common practice of repairing wood on the frontier. Pewter forend cap was also add which gives this gun the...