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Winchester Model 1885 Plain Sporting High Wall Single Shot Rifle with Custom Features

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:425.00 USD Estimated At:1,100.00 - 1,800.00 USD
Winchester Model 1885 Plain Sporting High Wall Single Shot Rifle with Custom Features
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Estimate: $1100 - 1800
Manufactured circa 1913. Features a replacement #3 octagon barrel with a globe front sight, filler in the rear sight dovetail and a long range tang mounted peep sight. The two line address is marked on the top barrel flat ahead of the rear sight, "38-55" on the upper rear flat and the Winchester oval proof is marked on top of the barrel and receiver at the breech. The bottom flat has the serial number "84343" struck and "80927" stamped ahead of it. The bottom flat is also marked "3" directly ahead of the forearm. There is a dovetail slot 3 1/4 inches back of the muzzle on the bottom flat with a filler block in it. The serial number "103066" is marked on the lower tang. Replacement lower tang with double set triggers on a replacement lower tang assembly. Mounted with a smooth walnut forearm with ebony forend insert and straight grip stock replacement with a nickel plated brass Swiss style buttplate.
BBL: 33 1/2 inch octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 38-55
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 103066
Condition: Fine as modified, see above, with 60% thinning blue on the barrel, with areas fading to plum, edge wear and some minor pitting. The receiver retains 95% original blue finish with some edge wear. The wood has been revarnished and remains good with a 5 1/2 inch repaired crack on both sides of the lower portion of the stock, a couple of small minor cracks on the toe, a 1 inch splinter absent from each side of the forearm at the front and a few minor dents and scratches. Wood plug repair in the wrist. Set trigger is functioning, the action is fine. The markings are clear.