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Scarce Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Single Shot Musket in 22 LR Caliber

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:1,400.00 - 2,250.00 USD
Scarce Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Single Shot Musket in 22 LR Caliber
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Estimate: $1400 - 2250
Manufactured in 1918. Standard two line address/patent date on the top of the barrel between the barrel bands and "22 LONG R." at the breech. High ramped blade front sight and adjustable ski slope rear sight. "PAT. OCT. 7 TH 79,/WINCHESTER/TRADE MARK" marked upper tang and the serial number is marked on the lower tang. Mounted with a smooth full length walnut forearm with steel end cap and straight grip stock with carbine style buttplate and sling swivel. There is a sling swivel mounted on each barrel band and the rifle is complete with a steel cleaning rod with serrated and slotted head.
BBL: 28 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 22 LR
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 109415
Condition: Very fine. The musket retains 60% plus original thinning blue finish with areas of smooth plum patina and edge wear. The wood is also very good almost all of the original varnish remaining and showing some scattered minor dents and dings. The markings remain crisp and clear. The action is fine.