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Winchester 1885 High Wall .30-40 SN: 38754

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
Winchester 1885 High Wall .30-40 SN: 38754
This is a Winchester M1885 High Wall , manufactured 1989, that was professionally converted to .30 Cal. by William Kirk, the consigner great Uncle. He started out as a machinist in the mines in Cripple Creek Colo. during the gold rush era, and then later became a gunsmith in Encampment, Jackson Hole, and Rawlins in Wyoming in the early 1900's. Lever-action, drop breech. 24" tapered round barrel with ramped front blade, and a vintage tang mounted Lyman peep sight. Lower barrel is stamped 30-40. and "Kirk". Serial number on lower tang, with patent date. No visible Winchester markings. Bore appears excellent/bright, action is smooth/tight. Wood is very good with minor scratches. Checkered steel buttplate, sling swivels. Re-blued metal finish is about 98% with scratches, minor edge wear with scattered pin-prick pitting showing under the re-blue on the receiver. Great Western History, can be researched in newspapers, and the Wyoming Project. NRA Condition-Very Good as Refurbished. Antique Firearm