Manufactured in 1888 in 38-40 caliber as a Third Model with integral dust cover rail and dust cover with serrated rear edge. Blade front and elevation adjustable buckhorn rear sights set trigger, standard Winchester markings, and smooth straight grip stock fitted with a crescent buttplate with trapdoor containing a four-piece cleaning rod.

Fine, retains 50% plus original blue finish, faint traces of original case colors, and 40% original nitre blue with the balance a smooth grey patina. The wood is also fine with some scattered minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent.