WINCHESTER MODEL 1885 LOW-WALL SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

WINCHESTER MODEL 1885 LOW-WALL SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. SN 74991. Cal. 25-20 S.S. 30″ No. 1 round bbl, combination front sight, V-notch sporting rear with set screw. Top of bbl is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE / WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN.CONN.U.S.A.”. Adjacent receiver is marked “25 S.S.”. Standard Model 85 Low-wall receiver with single set trigger and 3″ tang mounted vernier peep sight. Mounted with straight grain walnut, uncheckered schnable forend with ebony tip insert, uncheckered straight grip stock with steel crescent buttplate. Accompanied with Cody Firearm Museum Winchester letter identifying this as a 25-20 rifle, 30″ No. 1 round bbl, plain trigger, mid-range vernier and wind gauge sights, received in warehouse Oct. 29, 1896, shipped same day on order #21978. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl retains 97-98% orig blue with faint muzzle wear, a few tiny handling marks and some tiny spots of surface oxidation. Receiver retains 98% orig brilliant case colors with a couple of minor scratches and slight thinning on sharp edges. Stock is sound with minor nicks and dings and retains virtually all of its orig finish. Forend is sound with a couple of minor dents at receiver face, minor handling marks and retains most of its orig finish. Mechanics are crisp with functioning set trigger. Good bore with distinct rifling and some minor shell pitting. 4-36246 BDT193 (3,000-5,000)

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2350	$4,025.00	WINCHESTER MODEL 1885 LOW-WALL SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. SN 74991. Cal. 25-20 S.S. 30″ No. 1 round bbl, combination front sight, V-notch sporting rear with set screw. Top of bbl is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE / WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN.CONN.U.S.A.”. Adjacent receiver is marked “25 S.S.”. Standard Model 85 Low-wall receiver with single set trigger and 3″ tang mounted vernier peep sight. Mounted with straight grain walnut, uncheckered schnable forend with ebony tip insert, uncheckered straight grip stock with steel crescent buttplate. Accompanied with Cody Firearm Museum Winchester letter identifying this as a 25-20 rifle, 30″ No. 1 round bbl, plain trigger, mid-range vernier and wind gauge sights, received in warehouse Oct. 29, 1896, shipped same day on order #21978. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl retains 97-98% orig blue with faint muzzle wear, a few tiny handling marks and some tiny spots of surface oxidation. Receiver retains 98% orig brilliant case colors with a couple of minor scratches and slight thinning on sharp edges. Stock is sound with minor nicks and dings and retains virtually all of its orig finish. Forend is sound with a couple of minor dents at receiver face, minor handling marks and retains most of its orig finish. Mechanics are crisp with functioning set trigger. Good bore with distinct rifling and some minor shell pitting. 4-36246 BDT193 (3,000-5,000) 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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