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  • Auction Catalog #54
  • Lot #573
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Lot 573: Custom Built Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Single Shot Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 2, 2011

Lot 573: Custom Built Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Single Shot Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 2, 2011

Estimated Price: $2,750 - $4,500
Price Realized:
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Custom Built Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Single Shot Rifle

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1885-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 22 hornet
Barrel: 30 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2426
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 121
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Heavy #3 varmint weight barrel with Williams filler blocks in the sight seats and scope blocks. Winchester two line address on the left side of the barrel and "22 HORNET" and the Winchester oval proof on the left at the breech. The Winchester oval proof is also marked on top of the receiver. markings. The bottom of the barrel is marked "22H, 1 (in a triangle), 37" under the spring and "3" near the front of the forearm. The upper tang is marked "PAT. OCT 7TH 79 / WINCHESTER / TRADE MARK" and the serial number is marked on the lower tang. Blue with casehardened breech block, hammer and lever, paneled leaf spring action with close coupled double set triggers and a large loop finger lever. Shortened semi-pistol grip lower tang and mounted with a custom triple-x-fancy highly figured black walnut checkered forearm and pistol grip stock with checkered steel grip cap and buttplate and shadow line cheekpiece.

Rating Definition:

Professionally custom built in near mint condition. Nearly all of the blue on barrel and action remains with a minor scratch on the barrel. Vivid case color on the lever and breechblock. The wood is near mint with sharp checkering. The markings are clear. The action is excellent. A very nice custom Winchester High Wall in 22 Hornet.



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