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Les Bauska Custom Winchester Model 1885 Low Wall .256 Win Mag Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,250.00 USD Estimated At:2,500.00 - 3,500.00 USD
Les Bauska Custom Winchester Model 1885 Low Wall .256 Win Mag Rifle
Les Bauska Custom Winchester Model 1885 Low Wall .256 Win Mag 26" Single Shot Rifle

Make: Winchester

Model: Les Bauska Custom 1885

Serial Number: 109613

Year of Manufacture: 1913-1923

Caliber: .256 Winchester Magnum

Action Type: Single Shot Falling-Block Rifle

Barrel Length: 26", Half-Round Half-Octagonal

Sights / Optics: The barrel has no provision for iron sights. The top tang is drilled, tapped and filled for a tang sight (none present). Sight blocks have been installed on the barrel with J. Unertl rings holding a Unertl 4x scope. The scope has some light marks and a few areas of surface oxidation with clear glass and crosshair reticle.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered deluxe walnut. The schnabel-tip forend has a triangular ebony inlay in the nose. The pistol grip stock has a straight comb, shadow-line cheekpiece and casehardened steel crescent buttplate. The stocks have a few light marks. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stocks rate in about excellent overall condition as not original to the gun.

Type of Finish: Blue, Case Color & Chrome Breechblock

Finish Originality: Original to customization by Les Bauska.

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10 out of 10.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its current metal finish. The balance is mostly some light thinning in the frame’s otherwise strong case color. There are some scattered light handling marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about excellent condition as customized.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a more thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with the installed scope and a Browning Naugahyde case.

CA Legality: C&R: YeS, CA PPT: NO.