Manufactured in 1889, this rifle is chambered in the rare 40-65 W.C.F. caliber and has a special order # 3 part octagon barrel. The top barrel flat ahead of the rear sight is marked "-MANUFACTURED BY THE-/-WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A.-" and "40-65 W.C.F." at the breech. The serial number is marked on the lower tang with the patent date marking directly behind the trigger. Blade front and adjustable buck horn rear sights. Blue barrel with casehardened receiver, lever and buttplate, and mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with Schnabel tip forearm with ebony forend insert and crescent buttplate.

Very fine. The barrel retains 80% plus original blue finish with areas thinning to a smooth plum patina. The receiver retains 75% original bright case colors overall with a mix of case colors and a smooth mottled grayish brown patina on the left side. The buttplate retains 40% original case colors with a smooth mottled grayish patina on the balance and the lever has a smooth brown patina. There is a small amount of minor pitting on the upper left side edge of the receiver. The wood is also very fine with a 1 1/2 inch scratch on the left side of the forearm and overall scattered minor dents and dings. The markings are crisp and clear. The action is excellent.