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Lot 3077:Winchester Model 1885 Plain Sporting Rifle

November 30th, 2012|Rock Island, IL

Lot 3077:Winchester Model 1885 Plain Sporting Rifle

November 30th, 2012|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$1,500 - $2,750

Winchester Model 1885 Plain Sporting Rifle

This rifle was manufactured in 1888 with a thick side high wall receiver and a number 3 octagon barrel with a Lyman globe front sight and a replacement elevation adjustable sporting rear sight. The top of the barrel has the two line address and caliber marking (32 - 40). The barrel has been rerifled and rechambered to an unknown 40 caliber. The lower tang has the patent and serial number. The top tang has been tapped for sight mounting. Mounted on a smooth walnut forearm with ebony tip and straight grip stock with smooth curved steel buttplate.

ConditionVery good, 80% of the original blue finish remains with some gray patina emanating from the front sight dovetail, plum/brown patina along the bottom of the barrel, some scattered minor scratches and scattered minor dings. The sights have been replaced with the rear refinished. The casehardened components retain 25% of the original case colors mostly on the upper tang and left side of the receiver with a smooth silver gray or brown patina on the balance. The refinished wood is also very good with some scattered minor scratches, some scattered minor chips and some pressure dents. Not remarked to current cartridge.

Details

ManufacturerWinchester

Model1885-Rifle

TypeRifle

Serial number

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge40

Barrel28 1/2 inch octagon

Finishblue/casehardened

Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL