Manufactured from 1879 to 1884 for the Winchester Repeating Arms Co., who believed the U.S. market did not have an ample supply of fine sporting shotguns. To remedy this they bought 10,000 shotguns across five grades (A, B, C, D, and Match) built by a small group of English master gunsmiths and exhibited the highest quality of craftsmanship available. Built with browned Damascus steel barrels featuring concave solid rib marked "WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS Co (Match Gun) NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A.", chambers measured 2 5/8 inch with extractor, and period Birmingham proofs. The barrels are fitted to a casehardened hammer action which displays attractive scroll engraving with oval setter scenes at the rear of either lockplate. The gun features rebounding hammers and double triggers. The gun is mounted with a nicely figured and multi-point checkered splinter forend with engraved fittings and a round knob pistol grip stock with checkered horn buttplate. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .741/.740 inches; choke constriction .029/.029 inches; minimum wall thickness .048/.047 inches; 2 inch drop at comb; 3 1/8 inch drop at heel; 14 7/16 inch length of pull; weight 8 lbs. 2 oz. Provenance: The James Windy Collection

Fine, retaining most of the professionally reapplied brown finish, 50% refurbished case colors, silver triggerguard, slightly softened barrel markings, and light handling evidence. The refinished wood is also fine with a few light dings and scratches and crisp recut checkering. Mechanically excellent.