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RARE CALIBER 1885 HIGHWALL SPORTER, .38-56 WCF, 30” #3 WEIGHT OCTAGON BARREL, #64XXX, MADE 1893 Guns International #: 101512602 Seller's Inventory #: Category: Winchester Rifles - Model 1885 - Winchester Rifles - Antique Single Shot Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: goodmanguns Company: William T. Goodman Member Since: 10/16/15 First Name: William Last Name: Goodman State: Montana Zip: 59715 Country: United States Phone: (406) 587-3131 Platinum Seller Number of Active Listings: 70 Total Number of Listings: 4091 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Payment Types Accepted: checks, cashiers/bank check, money order Description: RARE CALIBER 1885 HIGHWALL SPORTER, .38-56 WCF, 30” #3 WEIGHT OCTAGON BARREL, #64XXX.  I called the Cody Museum on this one and got the info that this rifle with the above caliber etc., had its serial number applied on July 14, 1893. It was received in the warehouse on January 17, 1894 and shipped 4 days later. Only 610 1885 single shots were made in .38-56 caliber making it one of the more scarce calibers in the whole line. The .38-56 differs greatly from the more common straight wall .38-55 which is based on the popular .30WCF case without a shoulder/neck and made to accept .377” bullets. This cartridge only held about 45 grains of black powder. The larger .38-56 was based on the .45-70 case necked to take .377” bullets, but held a full 56 grains of black powder. Cases can be formed from .45-70 brass. This rifle shows good aged and thinning barrel blue. The barrel shows clear Winchester markings and has a buckhorn rear sight with elevator bar intact along with a small blade/bead front sight. The receiver is an uncleaned silvery/gray, but retains some very light wispy traces of case color. The bore is surprisingly sharp, bright and excellent! Stock and forend show only light handling with very tight wood to metal fit. The forend has the original ebony wedge inlay in the schnable tip. Overall a very attractive and scarce caliber Highwall with a great bore. Guaranteed call-in sheet included. SOLD Antique: Yes Rifle Caliber: .38-56 Winchester Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1885 HIGH WALL SINGLE SHOT Serial Number: 64XXX Barrel Length: 30" OCTAGON Condition: FINE+ Bore Condition: EXC.