DELUXE SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1885 HIGH WALL SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

SN 9178. Cal. 32 WCF (32-20). Fine deluxe rifle with 28″ oct to rnd #3 weight bbl with globe front sight, short semi-buckhorn rear sight with checkered edges and a thin base mid-range tang sight with 3″ staff. Receiver has single set trigger. Mounted with about 3X, center crotch, flame grain American walnut with black insert, H-style checkered schnable tip forearm and black insert serpentine grip buttstock and crescent buttplate with trap containing a military style thong pull through. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly number “50” and “XXX”. Left side of top tang is stamped in tiny numbers with what appears to be the date “3 13”. Accompanied by a Winchester Gun Museum letter which lists this rifle as being in caliber 32 WCF with 28″ half oct bbl, set trigger, checkered stock with pistol grip and rod in butt shipped Apr.14, 1887. A Cody Firearms Museum Research request worksheet verifies the above information with the addition that it was a #2 weight bbl. Also accompanying is Mr. Yearout’s Collection inventory card which shows that he purchased this rifle in Nov. 1972 from Ralph Cooper of East Helena, MT. In an accompanying letter from Mr. Yearout he classifies this rifle as a “special sporting rifle” as was announced and pictured in the Jan. 1887 Winchester catalog. The set trigger and cleaning rod in the buttstock were extra charge items. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very fine plus, all matching. Bbl retains about 85% strong orig blue with the losses from cleaning of the round section. Receiver retains 97-98% bright to brilliant orig case colors with fading over the top & bottom edges and high points; lever & hammer retain bright case colors on the sides with fading on outer face of lever; buttplate retains faded case colors. Wood is sound with a series of light scratches and vibration marks on left side of buttstock, some small bruises in checkering of forearm all with light handling & use marks and overall retains 96-98% bright, orig piano varnish finish. Mechanics are crisp; bright shiny bore. 4-53863 JR67 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2167

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Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

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	2167	$6,325.00	DELUXE SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1885 HIGH WALL SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. SN 9178. Cal. 32 WCF (32-20). Fine deluxe rifle with 28″ oct to rnd #3 weight bbl with globe front sight, short semi-buckhorn rear sight with checkered edges and a thin base mid-range tang sight with 3″ staff. Receiver has single set trigger. Mounted with about 3X, center crotch, flame grain American walnut with black insert, H-style checkered schnable tip forearm and black insert serpentine grip buttstock and crescent buttplate with trap containing a military style thong pull through. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly number “50” and “XXX”. Left side of top tang is stamped in tiny numbers with what appears to be the date “3 13”. Accompanied by a Winchester Gun Museum letter which lists this rifle as being in caliber 32 WCF with 28″ half oct bbl, set trigger, checkered stock with pistol grip and rod in butt shipped Apr.14, 1887. A Cody Firearms Museum Research request worksheet verifies the above information with the addition that it was a #2 weight bbl. Also accompanying is Mr. Yearout’s Collection inventory card which shows that he purchased this rifle in Nov. 1972 from Ralph Cooper of East Helena, MT. In an accompanying letter from Mr. Yearout he classifies this rifle as a “special sporting rifle” as was announced and pictured in the Jan. 1887 Winchester catalog. The set trigger and cleaning rod in the buttstock were extra charge items. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very fine plus, all matching. Bbl retains about 85% strong orig blue with the losses from cleaning of the round section. Receiver retains 97-98% bright to brilliant orig case colors with fading over the top & bottom edges and high points; lever & hammer retain bright case colors on the sides with fading on outer face of lever; buttplate retains faded case colors. Wood is sound with a series of light scratches and vibration marks on left side of buttstock, some small bruises in checkering of forearm all with light handling & use marks and overall retains 96-98% bright, orig piano varnish finish. Mechanics are crisp; bright shiny bore. 4-53863 JR67 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2167 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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DELUXE SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 1885 HIGH WALL SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.