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Lot 729: Lot of Four Winchester Model 1885 Actions - A) Model 1885 Fallin

Lot of Four Winchester Model 1885 Actions

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 8, 2007

Lot 729: Lot of Four Winchester Model 1885 Actions - A) Model 1885 Fallin

Lot of Four Winchester Model 1885 Actions

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 8, 2007

Estimated Price: $1,000 - $1,500
Price Realized:
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A) Model 1885 Falling Block Action

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1885-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: N/A
Barrel:
Finish:
Grip:
Stock:
Item Views: 530
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 126
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Standard features, three line patent marking on the upper tang. Blue finish on the lower tang and protected part of the frame, casehardened lever and hammer, with the rest polished bright. Needs work and missing parts.

B) Winchester Model 1885 Takedown Action

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1885-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: N/A
Barrel:
Finish:
Grip:
Stock:
Item Views: 530
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 126
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

As A, with full blue finish and casehardened breechblock, close double trigger, and hardware for forearm mounting. In very good condition, with some spotting and edge wear. May not be complete.

C) Winchester Model 1885 Falling Block Action

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1885-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: N/A
Barrel:
Finish:
Grip:
Stock:
Item Views: 530
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 126
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

As A, full blue refinish, double set triggers, spur lever, and a small dowel rod in place of the screw that holds the lever on, with some fading to brown on the lower tang. Missing some parts.

D) Winchester Model 1885 Action

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1885-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: N/A
Barrel:
Finish:
Grip:
Stock:
Item Views: 530
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 126
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

As C, with the hammer and trigger group, take down assembly extractor and minor parts absent and a pistol grip triggerguard. Very good, with some scattered dings and gray spots on refinish.

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