The Winchester's first single shot rifles were the first firearms they manufactured based on a John Moses Browning patent and were offered in a wide range of variations and calibers. This early production example is chambered in "32-40" and was manufactured in 1893. The rifle is equipped with a #3 weight full octagon barrel, combination Beach front sight (gold wash), elevation rear sight and Vernier tang sight. The top barrel flat is marked with the two-line address ahead of the rear sight and "32-40" at the breech. The bottom barrel flat is marked with the weight number "3" ahead of the forearm and under the forearm. The inside of the forearm is also stamped with the number "3." The "32-40" caliber marking is repeated in the bottom barrel flat under the forearm at the breech. The lower tang is marked with the 1879 patent date behind the trigger and the serial number between the two screws. The barrel is blue and the remaining metal surfaces are casehardened. Mounted with a smooth Schnabel forearm featuring an ebony insert and a straight grip stock fitted with a crescent buttplate.

Excellent. The barrel retains 97% plus original blue finish showing some minor thinning. The frame and breechblock retain 98% plus vivid and bright original case colors. The lever and buttplate retain 75% plus faded original case colors. The wood is also excellent with a few minor pressure dents. Mechanically excellent. One will look a long time to find a better example!