This model is also known as the Hotchkiss Magazine Gun or the Model 1879. This was the first bolt action made by Winchester and it was designed for sporting and military use. This carbine has the safety and turn button magazine cut-off mounted on the right side of the stock above the trigger. The carbine has an all blue finish with a polished bolt. The left side of the receiver wall is marked with the three line address/patent dates with arrows pointing at the middle line. The serial number is marked on the top of the receiver wall on the left side. The front sight is a fixed blade and the rear is an adjustable "ski slope" type graduated to 1000 yards. One piece straight grip stock with a saddle ring mounted on the left side and steel carbine buttplate.

Very fine. The barrel shows 70% plus of original thin blue finish mixed with smooth plum brown patina. The receiver retains 75% plus original blue finish with the balance fading to a brown patina. The trigger guard retains 60% finish with the balance a smooth grayish patina. The stock is very fine with numerous small "A"s randomly stamped on the left side of the buttstock, overall some scattered minor dings and scratches. The markings are clear and crisp. The action is excellent.