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WINCHESTER 1885 HIGH WALL CUSTOM SINGLE SHOT

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 800.00 USD
WINCHESTER 1885 HIGH WALL CUSTOM SINGLE SHOT

RIFLE. Cal. R-2 Lovell. S# 22517. The R-2 Lovell was developed in 1937 by Harvey Donaldson. It is an improved blown out version of the original 22 Lovell or 22-3000 developed by Lovell in 1934. Both wildcats are based on the 25-20 Single Shot case. Bbl. 24 1/2" heavy weight rnd. unmarked Custom. Fitted w/ bbl. blocks for scope use. Set trigger. Custom extension lever contoured to pistol grip ending w/ a 5/8" ball. Custom beavertail forearm & pistol grip walnut stock. Features include shadow line cheekpiece, dished comb, point pattern hand checkering & black grip cap. LOP: 13 1/2" over checkered hard rubber buttplate. Action mfg. 1888. CONDITION: bbl. & action retain 98% custom blue. Breech block & hammer are polished bright. Wood has a dark stain finish showing a few sm. marks. Bright bore w/ sharp rifling. (01-20020/DS). ANTIQUE. $500-800.