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Lot #2119
Lot #2121

Lot 2120: Winchester Model 1885 "Single Shot Special" Pre-Schuetzen Rifle

Winchester Model 1885 "Single Shot Special" Pre-Schuetzen Target Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 22, 2023

Lot 2120: Winchester Model 1885 "Single Shot Special" Pre-Schuetzen Rifle

Winchester Model 1885 "Single Shot Special" Pre-Schuetzen Target Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 22, 2023

Estimated Price: $2,250 - $3,500
Price Realized:
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Winchester Model 1885 "Single Shot Special" Pre-Schuetzen Target Rifle

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1885-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 32-40
Barrel: 29 1/4 inch part octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 581
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
Rating:

OC - FINE- all original parts; over 30% original finish, sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal and wood; minor marks in wood.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Antique Winchester Model 1885 Special Single Shot Target Rifle manufactured in 1891, in 32-40 WCF. These are a pre-schuetzen type target rifle that is fitted with a Winchester Factory single set trigger. Has its original 29 1/4 inch half round, half octagon, #4 weight Winchester factory barrel with the two line markings on top with "32-40" caliber markings in front of the receiver. The Winchester barrel is fitted with Winchester windgauge adjustable target front sight and a later pattern Lyman tang rear sight. The top of the barrel is fitted with Unertl type scope blocks. Standard straight grip buttstock with the 3rd pattern Winchester large Swiss double prong buttplate. The Winchester Schnabel tip forend has its black insert and under side fitted with a baseplate for a Winchester palm rest (no palm rest included).

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