The Winchester's first single shot rifles were the first firearms they manufactured based on a John Moses Browning patent and were offered in a wide range of variations and calibers. This example is similar to the "Special Single Shot" variant but does not have checkering or a cheekpiece. It was designed for target shooting using the purpose built .32-40 W.C.F. /Ballard cartridge and has a drift adjustable globe front sight, elevation adjustable rear sight, a short to mid-range Vernier peep sight, close coupled double set triggers, and a smooth semi-pistol grip stock and forearm with ebony inserts and a nickel plated Swiss buttplate. The barrel is #3 weight and has the two line address ahead of the rear sight and the caliber designation at the breech. The lower tang has the serial number and patent marking.