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Winchester Model 1885 Hi-Wall single shot rifle, 32-40 cal., serial #79893. The rifle is in very

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Winchester Model 1885 Hi-Wall single shot rifle,  32-40 cal., serial #79893.  The rifle is in very
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Winchester Model 1885 Hi-Wall single shot rifle, 32-40 cal., serial #79893. The rifle is in very good to nearly fine condition with a #3 octagon barrel. The barrel retains nearly all of its blued finish with a later replacement globe frontsight and period mid-range tang sight. The receiver shows significant toning case color on both sides, as well as the lever. The rifle has double triggers with the factory letter describing the 2nd trigger as a “Scheutzen” set trigger.The smooth wood stocks are in very good overall condition with small mars and loss of finish consistent with storage. The butt stock ends with a nickel plated Swiss butt plate. The bore is very good, the action crisp and markings aresharp. A Winchester factory letter accompanies the rifle confirming the characteristics of the rifle. The letter indicates the rifle was received at the warehouse on June 28, 1899 and consigned the same day. Interestingly, the letter states that the rifle was originally configured as a .22 Long caliber. Est.: $2,500-$3,500. (C+R).