Manufactured in 1889 by Winchester and subsequently received a H.M. Pope barrel. The no. 4 barrel features provisions for a false muzzle (bullet starter included), a Stevens scope, and a windage adjustable globe front sight. The top barrel flat is stamped with the H.M Pope marking which is covered over by the front scope block. The front scope block also covers a third drilled and tapped hole. The receiver is fitted with a single set trigger. The upper tang is fitted with a sight base. The serial number and Winchester patent dare marking are stamped on the lower tang. The forearm and pistol grip stock are deluxe walnut and feature Winchester factory "H" pattern checkering. The forearm has an ebony tip insert and a palm rest. The buttstock has a hard rubber Winchester grip cap, right handed cheekpiece, and nickel plated Schuetzen buttplate. The left side of the lower tang is marked "7985 XXX SBC." The assembly number "7985" is repeated on the butt of the stock and back of the buttplate. The custom period hardwood partitioned case contains, and reloading tools/supplies.

Very fine. The H.M. Pope marked barrel retains 80% original blue finish with thinning to brown on the balance. The receiver retains 90% plus original blue finish with thinning to brown on the balance. The scope retains 50% faded original blue finish and has hazy optics. 30% faded original case colors remain on the lever. The buttplate retains 90% original nickel plating. The wood is also very fine with some scattered minor handling marks and overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.