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Restored Winchester M.1885 Low Wall Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD
Restored Winchester M.1885 Low Wall Rifle
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Beautifully Restored Winchester Model 1885 ''Low Wall'' Single Shot Sporting Rifle, #65674, .32 WCF cal., blued 30'' octagonal barrel with dovetailed bead-blade front sight, filled rear sight dovetail, and adjustable peep tang sight, is marked with the Winchester name and address in two lines on top flat, and ''1'' (for weight of barrel) underneath; case hardened ''Thickside'' receiver (with serial number on lower tang), hammer, serpentine operating lever that opens the dropping-block action, and crescent buttplate; varnished Schnabel-style forend with buffalo horn tip, and matching buttstock. Originally mfg'd. 1893. Condition is excellent to new, as restored (by Wyoming Armory Precision Firearms): the barrel retains 100% soft blue; receiver, hammer, lever, and buttplate show matte-finish brilliant case hardening colors. Stocks with all of their varnish, lovely grain and color. Edges and markings are sharp; action is smooth and crisp; bore is brilliant with crisp rifling. Est.: $800-$1,200. (Antique)