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Lot 7: Custom Engraved Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Single Shot Rifl

Custom Engraved Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Single Shot Rifle with Unertl Scope

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 7, 2012

Lot 7: Custom Engraved Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Single Shot Rifl

Custom Engraved Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Single Shot Rifle with Unertl Scope

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 7, 2012

Estimated Price: $1,400 - $2,250

Custom Engraved Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Single Shot Rifle with Unertl Scope

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1885
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 219 zipper
Barrel: 26 inch heavy round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 6568
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 9
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

This rifle was manufactured after 1919 and was subsequently custom engraved and rebarreled. The engraving is a large floral scroll with a punch dot background. The custom Johnson barrel has no provisions for sights and is equipped with a 12 power Unertl scope with screw on lens caps and is mounted on adjustable Unertl scope rings. The left breech end of the barrel is marked ".219 ZIP/C.C. JOHNSON.". The upper tang is marked "REG. IN U.S. PAT. OFF./WINCHESTER/-TRADE MARK-" and the serial number is marked on the lower tang. Mounted with a checkered walnut beaver tail forearm with contrasting forend tip and a high comb pistol grip stock with a cheek piece and Pachmayr recoil pad.

Rating Definition:

Custom rework, 90% blue finish with some finish wear on the tangs and receiver high edges. The replacement wood is excellent with a few minor dings and a couple light scratches overall. The scope is excellent with 98% original blue finish and clear optics.



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