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Winchester 1885 40-70 SN: 1414

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
Winchester 1885 40-70 SN: 1414
This Rifle has been professionally restored. Manufactured in 1885, (First year of manufacture) chambered in the rare 40-70 Sharps caliber and has a 30"octagon barrel. The top barrel flat ahead of the rear sight is marked "-MANUFACTURED BY THE--WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A.-" and "40-70 Sharps Str" at the breech. The serial number is marked on the lower tang with the patent date marking directly behind the trigger. Globe, post, adjustable front and adjustable buck horn rear sights. Adjustable Peep sight installed on the tang. Blue barrel with casehardened receiver, lever and buttplate, and mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with Schnabel tip forearm with ebony forend insert and crescent buttplate. Bore is excellent/bright, the refinished blue, & case colors are excellent, and the refinished wood is near excellent with some very minor dings. Markings are crisp. Really a great looking rifle. NRA Condition-Excellent as Restored. Antique Firearm.