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Early Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Plain Sporting Rifle in .45-70 Caliber

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:800.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 4,000.00 USD
Early Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Plain Sporting Rifle in .45-70 Caliber
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Estimate: $2000 - 4000
Manufactured in 1886 with a thickside highwall receiver with octagon flats. There is a single blade front sight and an elevation adjustable rear sight on the number 4 octagon barrel which is marked with the two line address and the caliber marking (CAL. 45 - 70). The patent date and serial number are marked on the lower tang with the blank top tang tapped for sight mounting with a filler screw. Mounted on a smooth walnut forearm with ebony tip and straight grip stock with smooth curved steel buttplate.
BBL: 30 inch octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 45-70
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: 3241
Condition: Good, traces of the original blue finish remain with some minor scratches dings, some scratches and some brown patina with the balance a smooth gray patina. The elevation adjuster is absent from the rear sight. The casehardened components have mostly a brown patina with a silver patina on the balance. The wood is also good with a number of scratches, dings and a few gouges. There is a fairly large chip absent from the right wrist.