English-made double barrel shotgun imported by the Winchester Repeating Arms Co. and sold under the Winchester name between 1879-1884. "WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS Co. (CLASS C) NEW HAVEN. CT" marked on top of the barrel rib and "WINCHESTER/CLASS C" on the lock plates. Birmingham proofed. Includes a November 2, 1989, dated Cody/Winchester Arms Museum letter addressed from Herbert Houze indicates this shotgun was manufactured sometime between 1880-1883 and proceeds to explain the origin of these English made Winchester shotguns.

Good with traces of original finish, mild oxidation, and general mild wear. The sanded wood is also good and has small chips, soft/recut checkering, and general moderate wear. Mechanically fine.