OB - EXCELLENT- all original parts; over 80% original finish; sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal; unmarred wood.

NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.

Manufactured in 1889, this is a third model with the dust cover that operates on the central guide rail integrally machined as part of the receiver. Fixed blade front with adjustable rear buckhorn sight, there is also a tang mounted elevator peep sight. The top of the barrel is marked "WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A. / --KING'S IMPROVEMENT PATENTED MARCH 29, 1866, OCTOBER 16, 1860--". "32 W.C.F." is marked on the barrel at the action and "32 CAL" on the brass carrier. Serial number on the lower tang and the model designation on the upper tang. Plain forearm with an iron cap and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.

Fair as refinished. All metal surfaces have a rebrowned finish applied. The barrel shows some high edge wear and scattered light handling marks. The receiver shows a mottled brown patina with scattered patches of light surface pitting. The wood is good as refurbished. The forearm is cracked near the end cap with a few scattered pressure dents. The buttstock is a replacement. The action needs work.