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1885 HIGH WALL .22 LONG RIFLE TWO BAND FIRST MODEL MUSKET WITH FACTORY LETTER, #101XXX, SHIPPED 1911
Guns International #: 102118914 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Winchester Rifles - Model 1885 - Winchester Rifles - Rimfire
Seller's Information
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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: 53
Total Number of Listings: 3276
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: checks, cashiers/bank check, money order
Description:
1885 HIGH WALL .22 LONG RIFLE TWO BAND FIRST MODEL MUSKET WITH FACTORY LETTER, #101XXX, SHIPPED 1911. The first model musket had two barrel bands while the second model had a single band and finger grooves down each side of the forend. The factory letter on this one states that it is a Musket, .22 LR caliber, barrel length "25" inches (obviously a misreading of the records as they were made with 28" barrels), barrel shape: #1, Sights: Special rear sight, received in the warehouse March 18, 1911 and shipped August 30, 1911. This example has British proof marks on the receiver and barrel. The rear sight is a tangent style with ladder and slide. the barrel shows nearly all the deep blue with only very minor wear around the muzzle end. The receiver also shows fine blue with edge wear and some browning on the receiver ring and upper tang. Stock and forend are the nice reddish brown Winchester trademark color and show only light handling marks mainly on the forend. Wood shows tight wood to metal fit. Sling swivels on each barrel band and on the butt stock. There is some light case color on the upper portion of the lever. The lever spring is a little weak when the hammer is down, but snaps into place when the lever is lifted and the hammer is cocked. As seems typical on most of these, the bore is dark and very heavily frosted. It might clean/brush out better, but probably not by too much. The left side of the barrel is marked "22 LONG R." a very interesting and attractive Pre-W.W.I training rifle that went to England in 1911. Lots of finish. Winchester letter included.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1885 HIGHWALL MUSKET
Serial Number: 101XXX
Barrel Length: 28
Condition: FINE+
Bore Condition: FAIR