RARE WINCHESTER DELUXE 1885 SCHUETZEN RIFLE WITH MATTED BARREL.

RARE WINCHESTER DELUXE 1885 SCHUETZEN RIFLE WITH MATTED BARREL. SN NSN. Cal. 32-40. 32″ No. 4 wt. oct bbl, spirit level wind gauge front sight, no provision for rear sight but scope block and optic sight. The top three flats have the rare factory option of being matted. Left side flat carries “MANUFACTURED BY THE / WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A.” and the caliber “32-40″ adjacent to receiver. Standard Model 85 Hi-Wall action equipped with 3” Vernier tang sight, dbl set triggers and appropriate spur finger lever. Mounted with “XXX” quality walnut, checkered Schnable forend with ebony tip insert, checkered pistol grip with hard rubber Winchester grip cap, left side Schuetzen style cheekpiece and Helm pattern butt plate. Inspection for assembly number came up blank. There are no numbers stamped on either tang, inside the stock or under the butt plate. The only number on the lower tang is “PAT. OCT. 7. 79”. The only markings found on the brass tube scope are “2-3/4-X” with the front ring marked “WINCHESTER / TRADEMARK / U.S.A. PAT. PEND.”. The rear ring has screw adjustments for windage and elevation. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains 80-85% orig blue with wear on the sharp edges, some minor nicks and dings and a small cleaned area on bbl flat just ahead of forend. Receiver has flaked to show about 40% orig blue mixed with brown and silver patina, with wear on the sharp edges. Wood is sound with usual nicks, scrapes and bruises, but retains 85-90% of its orig finish with wear on sharp edges. Checkering is good. Forend is solid with slightly worn checkering, a few usual nicks and scratches, 50% orig finish blended with hand-worn patina across bottom. Helm pattern butt plate is a silvery-gray patina color. Mechanics are good, set trigger needs adjustment, shiny bore with good rifling. 4-37664 BDT7 (6,000-9,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009

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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	2346	$9,775.00	RARE WINCHESTER DELUXE 1885 SCHUETZEN RIFLE WITH MATTED BARREL. SN NSN. Cal. 32-40. 32″ No. 4 wt. oct bbl, spirit level wind gauge front sight, no provision for rear sight but scope block and optic sight. The top three flats have the rare factory option of being matted. Left side flat carries “MANUFACTURED BY THE / WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A.” and the caliber “32-40″ adjacent to receiver. Standard Model 85 Hi-Wall action equipped with 3” Vernier tang sight, dbl set triggers and appropriate spur finger lever. Mounted with “XXX” quality walnut, checkered Schnable forend with ebony tip insert, checkered pistol grip with hard rubber Winchester grip cap, left side Schuetzen style cheekpiece and Helm pattern butt plate. Inspection for assembly number came up blank. There are no numbers stamped on either tang, inside the stock or under the butt plate. The only number on the lower tang is “PAT. OCT. 7. 79”. The only markings found on the brass tube scope are “2-3/4-X” with the front ring marked “WINCHESTER / TRADEMARK / U.S.A. PAT. PEND.”. The rear ring has screw adjustments for windage and elevation. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains 80-85% orig blue with wear on the sharp edges, some minor nicks and dings and a small cleaned area on bbl flat just ahead of forend. Receiver has flaked to show about 40% orig blue mixed with brown and silver patina, with wear on the sharp edges. Wood is sound with usual nicks, scrapes and bruises, but retains 85-90% of its orig finish with wear on sharp edges. Checkering is good. Forend is solid with slightly worn checkering, a few usual nicks and scratches, 50% orig finish blended with hand-worn patina across bottom. Helm pattern butt plate is a silvery-gray patina color. Mechanics are good, set trigger needs adjustment, shiny bore with good rifling. 4-37664 BDT7 (6,000-9,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009 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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