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Lot #1045

Lot 1044: Winchester Model 1885 Low Wall Thick Side Single Shot Rifle

Exceptional Antique Winchester Model 1885 Low Wall Thick Side Single Shot Rifle with Casehardened Receiver

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 7, 2019

Lot 1044: Winchester Model 1885 Low Wall Thick Side Single Shot Rifle

Exceptional Antique Winchester Model 1885 Low Wall Thick Side Single Shot Rifle with Casehardened Receiver

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 7, 2019

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $4,500
Price Realized:
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Exceptional Antique Winchester Model 1885 Low Wall Thick Side Single Shot Rifle with Casehardened Receiver

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1885-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 32 WCF
Barrel: 28 inch octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1158
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 37
Class: Antique
Description:

Manufactured in 1891 with a Rocky Mountain blade front sight, the two-line factory address, an adjustable U-notch sporting rear sight, and "32 W.C.F." at the breech of the #1 weight barrel; "22" marked Schnabel tip forearm with ebony inlay, casehardened low wall thick side receive with grooved ring, the patent marking and script serial number on the lower tang, and single trigger; and smooth buttstock with casehardened crescent buttplate.

Rating Definition:

Very fine overall with 80% plus original blue and vivid casehardened finishes, strong original oiled finish on the wood, a small filled spot by a knot in the wood, some scattered minor marks and scratches, light edge wear, and slight handling and storage marks. Mechanically excellent.



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