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Lot 38: Winchester Low wall Rifle 32 Short

Winchester Model 1885 Low Wall Single Shot Rifle with Set Trigger

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 10, 2011

Lot 38: Winchester Low wall Rifle 32 Short

Winchester Model 1885 Low Wall Single Shot Rifle with Set Trigger

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 10, 2011

Estimated Price: $1,400 - $2,250
Price Realized:
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Winchester Model 1885 Low Wall Single Shot Rifle with Set Trigger

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: Low wall
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 32 Short
Barrel: 28 inch octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2824
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 14
Class: Antique
Description:

Manufactured in 1889. Blade front and buckhorn rear sights on a number 1 octagon barrel stamped with the two line address ahead of the rear sight, "32 SHORT" at the breech, and "SR" (non-factory stamp) on the rear left flat. Blue barrel with the remaining metal surfaces casehardened. The rifle has a set trigger. The lower tang is stamped with the patent date and serial number. Smooth Schnabel forearm with ebony insert and straight grip stock with crescent buttplate.

Rating Definition:

Very fine. The barrel retains 75% original blue finish showing some thinning to a brown and minor spotting overall. The remaining metal surfaces retain 85% original case colors (mostly on the receiver) with the balance a gray patina and some minor spotting. The wood is very fine with numerous minor scratches and pressure marks. Trigger needs work.



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