Winchester 1885 Cal. 40-65
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Category: Winchester Rifles - Model 1885 - Winchester Rifles - Antique Single Shot

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Seller: DWT4065
Member Since: 1/7/19
First Name: Dale
Last Name: Taylor
State: New Jersey
Zip: 08332
Country: United States
Phone: (856) 825-6437
Number of Active Listings: 0
Total Number of Listings: 5
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.

Payment Types Accepted: Money Order only



Description:
Winchester 1885. This is a plain sporting rifle that was special ordered from the factory with checkering on both the butt stock and forearm. ( John Campbell, in his book on the 1885's, said on pg. 173, that checkered straight grip rifles are more rare than pistol grip ones. Just his opinion. ) It was also special ordered with a 28" barrel. Standard length was 30". A serial number search letter states this and will be included. Caliber is 40-65 with a #3 weight barrel. Twist rate 1-20. Bore condition is rated at an 8 out of 10. A caliber survey was done by a noted Winchester authority on 1885's, as he had access to Cody's records, and his findings were that  out of 106,300 rifles, ( which took 10 years of research ) only 562 were chambered for the 40-65  Wood is very good to fine. No dings or dents. It has not been refinished. I did have the barrel rust blued and some light to moderate pitting removed near the muzzle. Also had it re-color cased. ( work done by Al Springer, Snowy Mountain Gun Restorations. ) I have added a correct Lyman "S" tang sight ( valued at $200.00 ) and a Beach front sight ( valued at $75.00 ) The iron sights that came on this rifle when I got it will be included. $2600.00 plus $60.00 for shipping. Insurance will be extra. ( It will be shipped with the butt stock removed ) This is an antique so will ship directly to you. Thank you. If you have any questions, give me a call.
 

SOLD

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1885
Serial Number: 420xx
Barrel Length: 28
Wood Condition: Good to Fine
Bore Condition: 8 out of 10
Barrel Type: Octagon
Triggers: Single1890
Manufacture Date: 1890