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Winchester Model 1885 High-Wall Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:1,200.00 USD Estimated At:2,400.00 - 3,000.00 USD
Winchester Model 1885 High-Wall Rifle
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA 92606
Early Winchester Model 1885 High-Wall Lever Action Rifle, #518, .32 WCF cal., 28'' octagon barrel of No. 1 weight, plain trigger, blue barrel, case hardened frame, walnut stock and forend. Shipped April 1, 1886, with copy of factory letter verifying all features. Condition is very good. Frame shows approx. 20% original lightly mottled case colors that have silvered in places and darkened in others. Barrel retains 20% thinning original blue. Stock with light scuffs and knackering, and minor darkening near metal surfaces. Rear upper tang screw with bird slot. Additional hole has been drilled in tang for sight, which is now neatly plugged with screw. Action is good, bore is fine. Est.: $2,400-$3,000. (Antique)