.45-70, 24" round barrel, s/n 15041. Blued finish, walnut stock, nickel plated iron forend cap with trapdoor for cleaning rods (not present). Three line Winchester address and patent markings on left of receiver. Crisp SWP/1881 cartouche at upper rear of reverse butt, and clear Circle-P behind triggerguard. V/P/Eagle Head inspection marks on barrel near receiver, Henry Nettleton "HN" sub-inspections on barrel, top of receiver after serial number, safety and magazine cut-offs. Rear sight correctly marked "HC" for Hotchkiss Carbine. Single barrel band with stacking swivel, saddle ring on reverse. The US military acquired 500 M-1879 (1st Model) Hotchkiss Carbines c1879 and rather quickly the rotary switch that acted as the safety and magazine cut-off was found to weaken the stocks sufficiently to cause problems. Winchester redesigned the receivers, separating the safety and magazine cut-off switches and moving them to the top of the receiver. Springfield Arsenal then proceeded to rebuild most 1st Model Hotchkiss carbines into 2nd Models, using newly produced Winchester receivers and most of the original 1st Model parts. 1st Model carbines, as built by Winchester had 24" barrels, while 2nd Model carbines built by Winchester had 22.5" barrels. This carbine is a Springfield rebuild of a 1st Model to 2nd Model carbine, using the original 24" barrel and a newly produced Winchester receiver that was manufactured c1882 by serial number. The gun also uses the correct 2nd Model stock with the nose cap trap for cleaning rod storage. This a solid example of how parsimonious the Ordnance Department was during the 1880s, as they endeavored to make use of current inventory by updating it and modifying it to the new standard, rather than simply buying new small arms. Condition: Very Good. Retains some blue, the balance a streaky bluish-brown patina. Some minor surface oxidation is present, as well as some light surface rust on the buttplate. Mechanically functional, good bore with frosting along its length. Stock good, with crisp cartouche, bus showing several grain cracks at the reverse wrist, along with scattered bumps and dings.
.45-70, 24" round barrel, s/n 15041. Blued finish, walnut stock, nickel plated iron forend cap with trapdoor for cleaning rods (not present). Three line Winchester address and patent markings on left of receiver. Crisp SWP/1881 cartouche at upper rear of reverse butt, and clear Circle-P behind triggerguard. V/P/Eagle Head inspection marks on barrel near receiver, Henry Nettleton "HN" sub-inspections on barrel, top of receiver after serial number, safety and magazine cut-offs. Rear sight correctly marked "HC" for Hotchkiss Carbine. Single barrel band with stacking swivel, saddle ring on reverse. The US military acquired 500 M-1879 (1st Model) Hotchkiss Carbines c1879 and rather quickly the rotary switch that acted as the safety and magazine cut-off was found to weaken the stocks sufficiently to cause problems. Winchester redesigned the receivers, separating the safety and magazine cut-off switches and moving them to the top of the receiver. Springfield Arsenal then proceeded to rebuild most 1st Model Hotchkiss carbines into 2nd Models, using newly produced Winchester receivers and most of the original 1st Model parts. 1st Model carbines, as built by Winchester had 24" barrels, while 2nd Model carbines built by Winchester had 22.5" barrels. This carbine is a Springfield rebuild of a 1st Model to 2nd Model carbine, using the original 24" barrel and a newly produced Winchester receiver that was manufactured c1882 by serial number. The gun also uses the correct 2nd Model stock with the nose cap trap for cleaning rod storage. This a solid example of how parsimonious the Ordnance Department was during the 1880s, as they endeavored to make use of current inventory by updating it and modifying it to the new standard, rather than simply buying new small arms. Condition: Very Good. Retains some blue, the balance a streaky bluish-brown patina. Some minor surface oxidation is present, as well as some light surface rust on the buttplate. Mechanically functional, good bore with frosting along its length. Stock good, with crisp cartouche, bus showing several grain cracks at the reverse wrist, along with scattered bumps and dings.
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