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Lot #3357
Lot #3360

Lot 3359: Winchester 1885-Rifle 32-40

Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Single Shot Rifle with Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 2, 2011

Lot 3359: Winchester 1885-Rifle 32-40

Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Single Shot Rifle with Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 2, 2011

Estimated Price: $2,500 - $3,500
Price Realized:
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Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Single Shot Rifle with Factory Letter

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1885-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 32-40
Barrel: 30 inch octagon
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 897
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 246
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Late production example with a globe front sight, adjustable buckhorn rear sight, and tang peep sight. The number 3 barrel has the two line address ahead of the rear sight and "32-40" at the breech. The lower tang has the serial number. Both the barrel and receiver are stamped with the factory proof on the top at the breech. Smooth forearm with ebony insert and straight grip stock with crescent buttplate.

Rating Definition:

Excellent. The barrel retains 90% original blue finish and the receiver retains 95% bright original blue finish with some speckling of brown. There is some minor surface rust present on top tang forward of tang sight. The remaining metal surfaces retain 95% original case colors. The wood is excellent with some very scattered minor handling marks and a couple long scratches. Mechanically excellent.



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