*RARE WINCHESTER 1885 LOW-WALL TAKEDOWN RIFLE.

*RARE WINCHESTER 1885 LOW-WALL TAKEDOWN RIFLE. SN 112085. Cal. 22 Long. 30″ No. 1 oct. bbl, dove tail front sight with set screw, flat top V-notch sporting rear, left flat of bbl is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / NEW HAVEN.CONN.U.S.A. PATENTED OCT. 7.72. MAY 25.07.” Chamber marking on left bbl flat adjacent to takedown ring “22 LONG”. Top flat and top of receiver have Winchester circle “WP” proof. Standard Model 85 receiver mounted with straight grain walnut, uncheckered schnable forend with ebony tip insert, uncheckered straight grip stock with steel crescent buttplate. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 93-95% orig blue with some minor muzzle wear, wear on sharp edges, minor nicks and ding and some minor spots of surface oxidation. Receiver retains 95-97% orig blue with faint sharp edge wear and some minor nicks and scratches. Block and lever retain good orig case colors, thinning and blending with silver patina across the bottom of lever. Stock is sound with some minor nicks and scrapes, some shallow dents in toe-line, upper right side has four tiny holes in the shape of a square and retains orig finish with a thin coat of added oil. Forend is sound with nicks, dings and minor bruising and retains orig finish with a thin coat of added oil. Mechanics are crisp with strong rifling with some shallow pitting close to chamber. 4-36250 BDT195 (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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	2353	$2,817.50	RARE WINCHESTER 1885 LOW-WALL TAKEDOWN RIFLE. SN 112085. Cal. 22 Long. 30″ No. 1 oct. bbl, dove tail front sight with set screw, flat top V-notch sporting rear, left flat of bbl is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / NEW HAVEN.CONN.U.S.A. PATENTED OCT. 7.72. MAY 25.07.” Chamber marking on left bbl flat adjacent to takedown ring “22 LONG”. Top flat and top of receiver have Winchester circle “WP” proof. Standard Model 85 receiver mounted with straight grain walnut, uncheckered schnable forend with ebony tip insert, uncheckered straight grip stock with steel crescent buttplate. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 93-95% orig blue with some minor muzzle wear, wear on sharp edges, minor nicks and ding and some minor spots of surface oxidation. Receiver retains 95-97% orig blue with faint sharp edge wear and some minor nicks and scratches. Block and lever retain good orig case colors, thinning and blending with silver patina across the bottom of lever. Stock is sound with some minor nicks and scrapes, some shallow dents in toe-line, upper right side has four tiny holes in the shape of a square and retains orig finish with a thin coat of added oil. Forend is sound with nicks, dings and minor bruising and retains orig finish with a thin coat of added oil. Mechanics are crisp with strong rifling with some shallow pitting close to chamber. 4-36250 BDT195 (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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