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Winchester Deluxe Sporting Model 1885 High-Wall

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:4,000.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Winchester Deluxe Sporting Model 1885 High-Wall
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Antique Winchester Deluxe Sporting Model 1885 High-Wall Single Shot Rifle, #80144, .38-55 cal., 30'' octagonal blue barrel of No. 4 weight, case hardened frame, Schuetzen set trigger, lower tang marked with three X's for wood quality, checkered pistol-grip cheekpiece walnut stock, with palmrest, spur lever, and Helm buttplate. Includes Winchester adjustable globe front and mid-range tang rear sight. No dovetail cut in barrel for standard rear sight. Shipped Oct. 25, 1897 on Order number 13299, with factory letter. Condition is excellent. Barrel retains approx. 96% lightly thinning and toning blue. Frame shows approx. 70%-80% thinning and toning case colors. Stock with some oil darkening and very minor flattening to checks. Buttplate with light to just moderate toning. Good functioning set trigger, palmrest may be a later replacement or has been refinished. Bore is fine. Est.: $8,000-$12,000. (Antique)