The included factory letter (copy) lists this rifle with a 24 inch octagon barrel in .45-70 caliber, plain trigger, plain pistol grip stock, Lyman front and rear sights, half magazine and shotgun butt when it was received in the warehouse on October 23, 1899 and shipped the next day. The rifle was restored by Turnbull Restoration Co. to manufacturer's specification including a new stock, barrel, and forend. The rifle is fitted with a Lyman beaded front sight, a filler block in the rear sight dovetail, and Lyman No. 2 combination tang sight. The top barrel flat is stamped with the two-line Winchester legend and "45-70." Import marked on underside of barrel. The lower tang has the two-line patents date and serial number. The non-checkered pistol grip stock and forearm are nicely figured walnut with a Winchester hard rubber grip cap and steel shotgun buttplate. Provenance: The Wayne Connor Collection

Very fine as professionally restored overall, retaining 99% plus of the blue and casehardened finishes with limited handling marks. Mechanically excellent.