1031

Exquisite Steven Dodd Hughes Master Embellished Winchester Model 1885 Low Wall Single Shot Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:1,700.00 USD Estimated At:3,500.00 - 6,500.00 USD
Exquisite Steven Dodd Hughes Master Embellished Winchester Model 1885 Low Wall Single Shot Rifle
Buyer's Premium is 19.5% by credit card, reduced to 17% if payment is made by cash, check or wire transfer. Contact Rock Island Auction Company to complete your registration with the auction house.
Originally manufactured by Winchester in 1905 and subsequently professionally custom engraved and embellished in the late 20th Century by master craftsman Steven Dodd Hughes of the American Custom Gunmaker's Guild, and one of the finest gun makers in the United States. The barrel is manufactured without sights and the upper left flat is stamped ".22 WMR" with "SDH" hallmark relief stamped at the breech. The action has a border and scroll engraving on the sides. The rifle is equipped with a full length Parsons scope adjustable for windage and elevation. The hammer, breechblock, lever and grip cap are casehardened with a scroll engraving on the lever and grip cap. Nicely figured checkered pistol grip stock and forearm with black forend tip, cheekpiece and checkered flat butt. Comes with a manual.
BBL: 26 inch octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 22 WMR
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 93608
Condition: Near mint as professionally customized (see above). The rifle retains 99% plus of the respective finishes with only the slightest handling marks. The wood is also excellent with only the slightest handling marks.