Original U.S. Winchester Hotchkiss .45-70 Bolt-Action Saddle Ring Carbine made in 1882 - Serial 16387 Antique Winchesters and is approximately 44 inches

and is approximately 44 inches in overall length

Lawrence E Rowland is recorded as receiving his First Oak Leaf Cluster award

deep bronze patina and shows some flaws as well as some brass flow down onto the blade at the ricasso

Wear consistent with age

while a patrol was sent back to contact the main body of troops

Original U.S. Winchester Hotchkiss .45-70 Bolt-Action Saddle Ring Carbine made in 1882 - Serial 16387 Antique Winchesters and is approximately 44 inchesOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Winchester Hotchkiss was a bolt action repeating rifle patented by Benjamin B. Hotchkiss in 1876 and produced by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company and Springfield Armory from 1878. The Hotchkiss, like most early bolt actions, had a single rear locking lug integral with the bolt handle, but was unique in feeding multiple rounds from a tubular buttstock magazine similar to the Spencer rifle. The . 45 70