Winchester-Hotchkiss M1879 & M1883 Bolt Actions
This video delves into the Winchester-Hotchkiss M1879 and M1883 bolt-action rifles. It explores the US military's continuous pursuit of new repeating rifle designs in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, highlighting the diverse range of experimental ideas submitted for testing. The description notes that many of these rifles were acquired in limited quantities for field trials and often saw some commercial production as manufacturers sought to recoup development costs when military contracts were not secured.












