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1885 WINCHESTER 30 US SINGLE SHOT NICKEL/STEEL 30" BARREL
Guns International #: 100924894 Seller's Inventory #: 102
Category: Antique Rifles - Single Shot - Winchester Rifles - Model 1885
Seller's Information
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Seller: 68DEVILDOG
Member Since: 9/9/14
First Name: RICHARD
Last Name: RYDIN
State: Alabama
Zip: 36576
Country: United States
Phone: (251) 223-3278
Number of Active Listings: 0
Total Number of Listings: 7
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: MAJOR CREDIT CARDS
Description:
1885 WINCHESTER SINGLE SHOT .30 cal. US 30" NICKLE/STEEL BARREL.
THIS IS A RARE 1885 WINCHESTER SINGLE SHOT .30 CAL. US 30" ROUND NICKLE/STEEL BARREL IN EXCELLENT CONDITION.
A WONDERFULLY MAINTAINED RIFLE IN ORIGINAL CONDITION. THE ROUND NICKEL/STEEL BARREL IS MINT WITH THE PATINA OF AGE. THIS BARREL AND BORE WERE THE GREAT, GREAT GRANDFATHER OF THE CURRENT SNIPER RIFLE. AT 1" IN DIAMETER WITH THE .30 CAL BORE IT HAS AN EFFECTIVE RANGE OF 800 YARDS PLUS. THIS WAS ONE OF THE FIRST MODEL RIFLES DESIGNED TO USE SMOKELESS POWDER. IT FIRES A JACKETED 30-40 KRAG CARTRIDGE. THIS IS NOT A STANDARD CALIBER PRODUCTION AND LESS THAN 300 WERE PRODUCED OUT OF 120,000 OVDERALL. THE BREACH AND BORE ARE IN LIKE NEW, EXCELLENT OPERATIONAL CONDITION. THE BORE IS SHINEY WITH NO CRUD AND HAS HAD VERY MINIMAL WEAR(less than 50 rds). ALL MECHANISMS ARE TIGHT AND FULLY USABLE. THIS RIFLE IS AS FINE TODAY AS IT WAS THE DAY IT LEFT THE FACTORY 119 YEARS AGO.
THE FURNITURE IS IN GREAT SHAPE, WITH ORIGINAL FACTORY VARNISH. THERE IS NORMAL WEAR ON THE FOREARM. THERE ARE MINOR DINGS AND DENTS OF AGE BUT "NO" SCRATHES OR CRACKS. THE BUTT PLATE IS THE ORIGINAL ISSUE OF THE PERIOD.
THIS RIFLE COMES WITH THE LETTER OF AUTHENTICITY CERTIFICATION FROM WINCHESTER ARMS CODY, WYOMING AS PICTURED. PRODUCTION DATE (DATE SERIAL NUMBER ASSIGNED) WAS OCT. 27, 1899. THIS IS A VERY EARLY AND RARE MODEL OF THE ROUND NICKEL/STEEL BARREL. THE REAR LONG RANGE M.B.A.CO. PEEP SIGHT WERE ADDED AT POINT AFTER DELIVERY. THE PATENT DATE ON THE SIGHT IS 1903. ALSO THE FRONT BEACH HOODED/POST SIGHT WAS ADDED PROBABLY AT THE SAME TIME AND IS ADJUSTIBLE TO EITHER HOODED OR POST.
WITH IT'S ACCURACY AND QUALITY, THIS RIFLE, IF DESIRED, COULD BE A WONDERFUL CURRENT HUNTING RIFLE, BUT IF THIS IS FOR A COLLECTION I SUGGEST NOT.
PLEASE CONTACT ME WITH ANY FURTHER QUESTIONS. PLEASE CONSULT PHOTOS FOR AN ACCURATE DEPICTION OF CONDITION.
PRICING IS NEGOTIABLE.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: WINCHESTER
Model: 1885 SINGLE SHOT
Serial Number: 84770
Caliber Info: .30-US (30-40 KRAG
Bore: LANDS & GROOVES
Chambers: 30-40 KRAG
Ejectors: PERFECT
Condition: EXCELLENT
Metal Condition: PATINA/PERFECT
Wood Condition: FACTORY FINISH 95%
Bore Condition: SHINEY/EXCELLENT
Barrels: 30
Barrel Type: ROUND, NICKEL/STEEL
Action: HIGH WALL/DROP BOLT
Triggers: STANDARD
Stock Heel: ORIGINAL/METAL CRECENT
Butt Pad: ORIGINAL METAL
Finish: FACTORY 95%
Weight: 9.8 LBS
Sights: M.B.A. CO. GLADSTONE, MI/BEACH FRONT ADJ.
Manufacture Date: OCT. 27, 1899