*WINCHESTER MODEL 1885 HI-WALL SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1885 HI-WALL SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. SN 95967. Cal. 32-40. 30″ No. 3 weight oct bbl. Wind-gauge front sight without level, blank in rear seat. Top flat of bbl has scope blocks 7-1/4″ apart mounted with adjustable rings housing Winchester ‘A5 scope. Bbl markings are partially obscured by front scope base. Adjacent receiver is marked “32-40”. Standard receiver with single set trigger, top tang is equipped with 4″ graduated, sliding peep sight marked “76” on bottom side. Mounted with straight grain walnut, uncheckered straight grip, crescent steel buttplate, schnable forend with ebony tip insert. Accompanied by Winchester Gun museum letter identifying as 32-40 caliber rifle, 30″ No. 3 oct bbl, single set trigger, shipped December 14, 1903. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 90% orig blue, thinning on sharp edges, normal minor small nicks and scratches. Receiver retains 90% orig blue, scratches on both sides, thinning on sharp edges and spots of cleaned oxidation, right side and back of tang and tang sight. Stock is sound with some grain cracks behind rear tang which have been stabilized with professional repair from the front of stock using dowels. There are normal, minor nicks and small dings and retains a cleaned, oil finish. Forend is sound with two holes for mounting palm rest. Some minor nicks and scratches and retains a cleaned, oil finish. Forend retaining screw is absent. Mechanics are crisp, including set trigger with a nice, shiny bore. 4-41340 BDT153 (2,000-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011

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
	2524	$3,335.00	WINCHESTER MODEL 1885 HI-WALL SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. SN 95967. Cal. 32-40. 30″ No. 3 weight oct bbl. Wind-gauge front sight without level, blank in rear seat. Top flat of bbl has scope blocks 7-1/4″ apart mounted with adjustable rings housing Winchester ‘A5 scope. Bbl markings are partially obscured by front scope base. Adjacent receiver is marked “32-40”. Standard receiver with single set trigger, top tang is equipped with 4″ graduated, sliding peep sight marked “76” on bottom side. Mounted with straight grain walnut, uncheckered straight grip, crescent steel buttplate, schnable forend with ebony tip insert. Accompanied by Winchester Gun museum letter identifying as 32-40 caliber rifle, 30″ No. 3 oct bbl, single set trigger, shipped December 14, 1903. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 90% orig blue, thinning on sharp edges, normal minor small nicks and scratches. Receiver retains 90% orig blue, scratches on both sides, thinning on sharp edges and spots of cleaned oxidation, right side and back of tang and tang sight. Stock is sound with some grain cracks behind rear tang which have been stabilized with professional repair from the front of stock using dowels. There are normal, minor nicks and small dings and retains a cleaned, oil finish. Forend is sound with two holes for mounting palm rest. Some minor nicks and scratches and retains a cleaned, oil finish. Forend retaining screw is absent. Mechanics are crisp, including set trigger with a nice, shiny bore. 4-41340 BDT153 (2,000-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 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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