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Winchester Model 1885 Low-Wall Sporting Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:350.00 USD
Winchester Model 1885 Low-Wall Sporting Rifle
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Winchester Model 1885 Low-Wall Single Shot Sporting Rifle, #123559, .22 Short RF cal., blued 28'' barrel, with tall block-blade front sight and no rear sight, marked with the maker's name, address and 1879 patent date on left side, and the oval Winchester proofmark and ''22 Short'' at breech; blued ''Thinside'' receiver has the Winchester proofmark, a screw-elevating rear tang sight, and ''123559'' on bottom tang; serpentine operating lever opens the ''dropping-block'' breechblock; varnished walnut Schnabel forearm with buffalo horn insert, and matching buttstock with carbine-style buttplate and sling swivel on bottom. Mfg'd ca. 1920. Condition is fine. Barrel and receiver retain approx. 70% original blue, deeper in protected places, the serpentine operating lever with mottled dark case colors. Stocks are sound and smooth with most (of a perhaps later) varnish finish, fit ''proud'' with nice grain and color. Action is smooth; bore is clean with sharp rifling. Est.: $700-$900. (C&R)