Manufactured in 1920, this rare short rifle is fitted with a special order half octagon barrel and 1/2 magazine tube. The upper left barrel flat is marked with the two-line address/patent date, nickel steel/smokeless powder markings and "25-35 W.C.F.". The Winchester oval proof is marked on top of the barrel and receiver at the breech. The upper tang is marked with the three-line model/maker/patent information and the serial numbers on the bottom of the receiver. It has a dovetailed blade front sight and adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sporting sight. It has a blue finish with a casehardened forend cap, hammer, lever and crescent buttplate and is mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a steel crescent buttplate.

Very fine. This short rifle retains 75% original blue finish with areas thinning to a smooth gray and brown patina. The hammer, lever and buttplate have a smooth dark patina. The wood is also very fine with some scattered minor dents, dings and scratches. The markings are crisp and clear. Mechanically excellent.