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Lot 1043: Antique Winchester Model 1885 Low Wall Single Shot Rifle

Superb Antique Special Order Winchester Model 1885 Low Wall Single Shot .22 Long Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 7, 2019

Lot 1043: Antique Winchester Model 1885 Low Wall Single Shot Rifle

Superb Antique Special Order Winchester Model 1885 Low Wall Single Shot .22 Long Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 7, 2019

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $5,000
Price Realized:
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Superb Antique Special Order Winchester Model 1885 Low Wall Single Shot .22 Long Rifle

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1885-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 22 long
Barrel: 26 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1264
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 37
Class: Antique
Description:

Manufactured in 1888. The no. 1 barrel is fitted with a dovetail blade front sight and an elevation adjustable buckhorn rear sight and is stamped with the two-line address ahead of the rear sight and "22 LONG" at the breech. London proofs are stamped on the left side of the barrel, frame and breech block. There is a folding Lyman tang peep sight. The lower tang has the serial number and 1879 patent date marking. The straight grip stock is fitted with a special order steel shotgun buttplate. The Schnabel forearm has an ebony insert.

Rating Definition:

Excellent. The barrel retains 97% plus original blue finish with slight thinning on the balance. The buttplate retains 80% original blue finish. The receiver retains 90% plus vivid original case colors. The wood is also excellent with minor handling marks and retaining most of the original finish. Mechanically excellent. A fine example of a Model 1885 Low Wall Rifle in .22 Long Rifle that will be a great addition to any antique single shot or Winchester collection.



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