The three major models of the Winchester-Hotchkiss bolt actions were manufactured c. 1879-1899. This Third Model or Model 1883 was manufactured in 1895 and features a pinned blade front sight, the two-line Winchester address on top of the barrel partially covered by the rear barrel band, notch and ladder rear sight graduated from 1 to 4 on the base and 5 to 10 on the ladder, "45-70" and the "WP" proofmarks at the breech indicating it came back to the factory after 1905, long forend secured by two barrel bands and fitted with a steel cap, "{MODEL OF 1883}" on the upper tang, the serial number "82948" on bottom ahead of the trigger guard bow, the three-line patent marking on the lower tang, and smooth buttstock with military style steel buttplate. Cleaning rod absent. Provenance: The Felix Bedlan Collection

Excellent with 90% plus original blue and vivid casehardened finish, finish loss near the muzzle, some fading and minor oxidation mainly on the buttplate, and generally minor age and storage related wear, including a few minor dings and scratches on the otherwise excellent wood. Mechanically excellent.