Original U.S. Winchester Hotchkiss .45-70 Bolt-Action Saddle Ring Carbine made in 1881 - Serial 12233 U.S. Marines USMC This indicates manufacture by Waffenwerke

This indicates manufacture by Waffenwerke Brünn AG

the new modal had a new split sprung cotter pin fitted in its place

and is marked on the receiver: MANUFACTURE D'ARMES  / St-Étienne Mle 1866

as this one has

hitting the Daimler-Benz factory (all planes returned)

Original U.S. Winchester Hotchkiss .45-70 Bolt-Action Saddle Ring Carbine made in 1881 - Serial 12233 U.S. Marines USMC This indicates manufacture by WaffenwerkeOriginal 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