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Special Order Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Single Shot Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military / Long Guns - Rifles Start Price:2,750.00 USD Estimated At:5,500.00 - 8,500.00 USD
Special Order Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Single Shot Rifle
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Special Order Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Single Shot Rifle

Manufactured circa 1915. This rifle features a #3 octagon barrel with a dovetailed adjustable globe front sight, adjustable rear sporting sight and tang mounted mid-range Vernier peep sight. The top of the barrel is marked with the standard two line Winchester address ahead of the rear sight, "CAL. 38-55" at the breech with the Winchester oval proof ahead of the caliber designation and on top of the receiver at the breech. The serial number is marked on the lower tang and "PAT/OCT. 7. 79" directly behind the trigger. All blue finish with casehardened lever, equipped with special order double set triggers and mounted with a smooth Schnabel forearm with ebony insert and deluxe special order plain pistol grip stock with a hard rubber Winchester grip cap and steel crescent buttplate. Comes complete with a leather tang sight cover

Manufacture: Winchester
Model: High Wall
BBL: 30 inch octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 38-55
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 118727A

Excellent. The barrel retains 90% original thinning blue finish showing areas of smooth plum patina and some high edge wear. The receiver retains 97% plus original blue finish with some high edge wear, a few minor scratches and a small amount of very minor pitting on the upper right side edge. The lever is a mix of original case colors (brightest in protected areas) and smooth gray patina. The wood is very fine. With the exception of numerous minor pressure dents on the right front of the forearm, overall there are a few minor scattered minor dings and scratches. The markings are crisp and clear. Mechanically excellent.