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Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Single Shot Deluxe Schuetzen Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:3,000.00 USD
Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Single Shot Deluxe Schuetzen Rifle
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Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Single Shot Deluxe Schuetzen Rifle, #98321, .32-40 CF cal., 30" matted octagonal No. 3-marked barrel with adjustable hooded Globe front sight, 2 vacant scope mounts and tall windage-elevation adjustable Vernier tang sight, is marked with the maker's name and address at left and caliber at breech; "Thinside" High Wall receiver has operating lever with three fancy terminals, double set triggers; varnished and checkered flame-grain walnut forend has triangular horn (or ebony) insert at its Schnabel tip and mount for a palm rest (not present) beneath, matching buttstock is checkered at pistol-grip wrist, has carved relief cheekrest, Swiss-style buttplate with elongated spurs. Mfg'd 1910. Condition is excellent retaining approx. 97% deep glossy blue showing light wear at muzzle and edges of bottom flats, fine case colors, 85% nickel plate. Stocks are sound and smooth with a few use marks, lovely grain and color, and 95% original varnish that shows light crazing at buttstock sides. Action is smooth, bore is brilliant with sharp rifling. Truly a Winchester prize. Est.: $6,000-$7,000. (C&R)