FINE WINCHESTER MODEL 1885 HIGH WALL SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

FINE WINCHESTER MODEL 1885 HIGH WALL SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. SN 30974. 40-70SS Cal. 30” oct bbl. Made in 1889. Standard 2-line markings with dashes at the ends of both lines on top of the bbl. Iron blade on dovetail base front sight. Number 3 bbl. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter identifying this rifle with a #3 weight 30” oct bbl with plain trigger, shipped June 8, 1889. CONDITION: Fine. 60% blue on bbl, worn on the edges and mixed with scattered light pitting. 60% casehardening on the action with spots of bright color on both sides at the top of the lever. Crescent buttplate has an even gray patina. Some dents and scratches on the wood. Bore is bright with some light pitting near the chamber. Mechanically fine. Goforth Collection 4-60604 FS756 (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1277	$4,600.00	FINE WINCHESTER MODEL 1885 HIGH WALL SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. SN 30974. 40-70SS Cal. 30” oct bbl. Made in 1889. Standard 2-line markings with dashes at the ends of both lines on top of the bbl. Iron blade on dovetail base front sight. Number 3 bbl. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter identifying this rifle with a #3 weight 30” oct bbl with plain trigger, shipped June 8, 1889. CONDITION: Fine. 60% blue on bbl, worn on the edges and mixed with scattered light pitting. 60% casehardening on the action with spots of bright color on both sides at the top of the lever. Crescent buttplate has an even gray patina. Some dents and scratches on the wood. Bore is bright with some light pitting near the chamber. Mechanically fine. Goforth Collection 4-60604 FS756 (2,000-3,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006 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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