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  • Lot #36
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Lot 36: Two Antique Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Single Shot Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 3, 2021

Lot 36: Two Antique Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Single Shot Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 3, 2021

Estimated Price: $1,600 - $2,500
Price Realized:
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A) Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Rifle with Factory Letter

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1885-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 45
Barrel: 30 inch heavy round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 3746
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 12
Class: Antique
Rating:

OF - FAIR- some major parts replaced; minor replacement parts may be required; metal rusted, may be lightly pitted all over, vigorously cleaned; rounded edges of metal and wood; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal partly obliterated; wood scratched, bruised, cracked or repaired where broken; in fair working order or can be easily repaired and placed in working order.

NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.

Description:

Receiver manufactured 1895. Barrel replaced. The included factory letter lists the rifle in .45-70 caliber with a 30 inch #3 octagon barrel and a plain trigger when received at the warehouse on 3 October 1895 and shipped on 12 November 1895.

B) Special Order Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Rifle

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1885-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 40-82 WCF
Barrel: 30 inch heavy octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 3746
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 12
Class: Antique
Rating:

OD - VERY GOOD- all original parts; none to 30% original finish; original metal surfaces smooth with all edges sharp; clear lettering, numerals and design on metal; wood slightly scratched or bruised.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Manufactured 1886. Special order 30 inch extra length heavy octagonal barrel with single set trigger.

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