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Winchester Model 1885 High-Wall Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD
Winchester Model 1885 High-Wall Rifle
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Winchester Model 1885 High-Wall Single Shot Rifle, NVSN, .22 cal. (R-2 Lovell), 28'' octagon barrel, blue and case hardened finish, pistol-grip walnut buttstock and lightly grooved forend. Original factory set trigger, with Marbles rear tang sight and early fine-post globe front sight. Original .38-55 barrel has been professionally sleeved and chambered for the .22 Lovell round. Lower tang has been arched back to accept pistol-grip stock. Original milled checkered steel widow's peak buttplate is retained. Condition is very good to fine as modified. Barrel shows even matte refinishing. Original case colors are faintly visible thru silvery gray patina. Stock work and fit is excellent showing only slight marks from handling. Bore is crisp, set trigger functions as designed. Est.: $1,000-$1,500. (Antique)