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Winchester Model 1885 Hi-Wall Single Shot Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD
Winchester Model 1885 Hi-Wall Single Shot Rifle
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Antique Winchester Model 1885 Hi-Wall Single Shot Lever Action Rifle, #29491, .38-55 CF cal., blued 30'' medium-weight octagonal barrel having dovetailed Beach front, plugged dovetail rear, and adjustable peep tang sights marked on top flat with the Winchester name and New Haven address in two lines and ''38-55'' at breech; case hardened receiver is marked with the 1879 patent date and serial number on lower tang; case hardened operating lever; varnished walnut forend having a buffalo horn inlay on its Schnabel tip, and buttstock with blued crescent buttplate. Mfg'd 1888. Condition is fine as partially refinished: the barrel retains 95% smooth original blue, the receiver, hammer, lever and buttplate retain all of their respective later finishes. Stocks with lovely straight grain and color and a later satin finish. Action is smooth; bore is brilliant with deep rifling. Est.: $1,000-$1,500. (Antique)