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Winchester Model 1885 Low Wall Single Shot Rifle with Factory Letter

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD
Winchester Model 1885 Low Wall Single Shot Rifle with Factory Letter
The factory letter states this rifle reached the warehouse on April 8, 1899, to be shipped out 3 days later. The letter confirms the caliber and the #1 barrel. German silver blade front and adjustable sporting rear sight on the barrel, with the two line address and "22 SHORT" on the top flat, proofmarks under the forearm, sleeved barrel with 22 short chamber. Low wall receiver. Smooth straight grip stock with an ebony insert in the Schnabel tip forearm and a smooth metal buttplate. Also included is an extra extractor and firing pin.
BBL: 26 inch octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 22 short
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 83201


Very good, with 80% of the period reblue finish, showing a brown patina on the receiver and high edges, along with some mild handling marks and scratches. Stock is very good as revarnished, with a few light scratches and pressure dents. Mechanically very good. The action is tight.