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Lot 56: Antique Winchester High Wall Single Shot Rifle in 40-90 SS

Antique Winchester High Wall Single Shot Rifle in 40-90 Sharps Straight

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 1, 2017

Lot 56: Antique Winchester High Wall Single Shot Rifle in 40-90 SS

Antique Winchester High Wall Single Shot Rifle in 40-90 Sharps Straight

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 1, 2017

Estimated Price: $2,000 - $3,000
Price Realized:
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Antique Winchester High Wall Single Shot Rifle in 40-90 Sharps Straight

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1885-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 40-90 Sharps
Barrel: 30 inch octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 3110
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 43
Class: Antique
Description:

Manufactured in 1890/91. The rifle is fitted with spirit level globe front, folding 2 leaf rear and Vernier tang sights. The no. 3 barrel has a top flat marked with the two-line address ahead of the rear sight and "40-90 S.S." at the breech. The lower tang has the patent date and serial number. The straight grip stock is fitted with a crescent buttplate.

Rating Definition:

Fine. The professionally refinished barrel retains 99% of the blue finish showing a minor scuff mark towards the breech. The remaining metal surfaces retain 25% faded original case colors. The revarnished wood has some very scattered minor pressure dents and scratches. Mechanically excellent.



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