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Antique Winchester 1885 Single Shot 38-56 Rifle 1888 Built
Guns International #: 100766017 Seller's Inventory #: 28599
Category: Winchester Rifles - Model 1885 - Winchester Rifles - Single Shot
Seller's Information
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Seller: Joe Salter com
Company: Down East Antiques - Joe Salter
Member Since: 9/10/10
First Name: Garrick-March-Jim-Joe
Last Name: Salter
State: New Hampshire
Zip: 03031
Country: United States
Phone: (603) 732-4000
Fax: (603) 732-4200
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 1191
Total Number of Listings: 20159
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
We have a 30 day Inspection Period and NOT a 3 day Inspection.
Payment Types Accepted: We take all major credit cards with NO CREDIT CARD FEES! Also Check or Money order.
About Us: Joe Salter has been in the Antique and Collector Weapons business for 60 years as both a collector and dealer. Our company is based in Southern New Hampshire and we have had an internet based store front for the past 20 years. We are federally licensed and deal in all types of firearms and related material.
Description:
s# 26226, 38-56 WCF, 26 inch octagon No 2 heavy barrel, bright very good bore with a few scattered areas of erosion. This 1888 manufactured rifle looks great with 85% case colors on frame and lever. Barrel shows 80% blue with some light staining. The barrel was originally 30 inches long, four inches were cut off long ago and a new front sight dovetail was added. The sights are old Marlin rifle sights. Butplate has developed a dark brown patina. Wood is sound with very few marks, a worn area shows on left side of wrist. Some light oil was added during period of use. Rifle weighs just over eight pounds now, with four more inches of barrel it must have been close to ten pounds. Antique.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1885
Serial Number: 26226
Caliber Info: .38-56
Gauge Info: .38-56