I have studied this model for many decades now and have to agree with fellow responders. The chance this is original is extremely slim. But never say never where Winchesters are the topic. I saw one in 405 Winchester at the Cody Winchester Collectors show. Winchester would try about anything once or twice. But there are a great many high quality fakes around. I knew a gunsmith with enormous talent that spent his career faking Marlin Marauders and would turn any abused Winchester that arrived at his shop into a "factory" high grade gun with superb engraving and wood.
