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Scarce thick side Winchester 1885 40-70 Sharps

Currency:USD Category:Western Americana Start Price:1,500.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Scarce thick side Winchester 1885 40-70 Sharps
HELD AT THE DEADWOOD MOUNTAIN GRAND CASINO, HOTEL, EVENT CENTER
1906 DEADWOOD MOUNTAIN GRAND
DEADWOOD, SD. 57732
Straight SN 1754 2nd year production High Wall rifle, 30" No. 3 half round half octagon barrel, blue and case hardened with standard walnut stocks and crescent butt plate. Rifle remains in very good overall condition, barrel shows 10-20% original blue, remainder turned silver gray to brown with some areas of erosion on bottom of barrel toward muzzle end, small divet in metal, 9" from muzzle end on left side however NOT visible in the bore. Blade front and sporting rear sights with crisp address and caliber markings. Receiver shows 25-35% case color, lever with 30-40%. Walnut stocks shows scattered dings and dents, rear cleaned and oiled showing darker, crescent butt plate deep gray brown with some pin prick pitting at top. Excellent action and fine bore. Mfg'd 1886 Antique. Est. 3000-4000