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Lot 375: Very Fine Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Musket in Scarce .22 L

Very Fine Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Musket in Scarce .22 LR

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 9, 2016

Lot 375: Very Fine Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Musket in Scarce .22 L

Very Fine Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Musket in Scarce .22 LR

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 9, 2016

Estimated Price: $1,600 - $2,250
Price Realized:
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Very Fine Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Musket in Scarce .22 LR

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1885-Rifle
Type: Musket
Gauge: 22 LR
Barrel: 28 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 912
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 120
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured in 1908. The top of the barrel has the two line address/patent date marking with "22 LONG R." at the breech on the left side. The Winchester factory proof is stamped on top of the receiver and barrel at the breech. The upper tang is marked with the three line patent date/trademark information. Fitted with a pinned blade front sight and adjustable military style rear sight. Mounted with a smooth full length forearm and straight grip stock with crescent buttplate. Sling swivels are attached to the two barrel bands and to the underside of the buttstock.

Rating Definition:

Very fine. The musket retains 80% plus bright original blue finish with the balance thinning to a brown. The wood is also very fine with some scattered minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent.



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