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U.S. Marked Winchester 1885 Low Wall Musket

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 1,200.00 USD
U.S. Marked Winchester 1885 Low Wall Musket
SN: 129697 'Winder Musket' Vintage single-shot falling-block sporting rifle chambered in .22 Long Rifle, circa 1916-1918. This rifle was originally chambered in .22 Short evident by the barrel marking that has been etched out, and the new chamber marking "LR" is now stamped above it. Features a bright blued finish, heavy 28" tapered barrel, raised fine-tune blade front sight, Lyman adjustable receiver sight, "s" shaped lever, smooth trigger, checkered hammer spur, sling swivels, smooth walnut full-length forend with gasping grooved and straight grip shoulder stock with metal carbine buttplate. Rifle exhibits approximately 40% of it's original blued finish with the majority of the finish retained on the receiver flats and on the barrel near the breech & along the stock line. The balance of the metal surfaces display heavy wear giving a dull grey appearance mixed with a browning patina. Action is smooth, bore is pristine and wood stocks are very good showing 4 or 5 hairline crack around the wrist & a slightly above average amount of small blemishes. Condition is very good. ***Modern Firearm***