Manufactured in 1917. This carbine has a special order 3/4 length magazine tube and shotgun butt. The left side of the barrel ahead of the rear sight is marked with the two line address/patent date and ".25-20 W.C.F." at the breech. The top of the barrel and receiver at the breech are marked with the Winchester oval proof. The upper tang is marked with the three line model/maker/patent information, and the serial number is marked on the bottom of the receiver. Pinned blade front sight and folding ladder rear sight graduated to 200 yards. Saddle ring and staple on the left side of the receiver. Mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a sling swivel eye. There is also a sling eye mounted on the barrel band. Comes with an unmarked brown leather sling.

Very fine. The barrel and magazine tube retain 95% original blue finish with a couple of minor dings, some mild wear on the forward end of the magazine tube and a 3/4 inch bright scratch on the left side directly behind the barrel band. The receiver retains 80% original blue finish with some edge wear and extensive scattered flaking. The wood is fine with some scattered minor pressure dents, dings and handling marks. The markings are crisp and clear. The action is excellent. The sling is good with flex wear and cracking.