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U.S. Marked WINCHESTER Model 1885 .22 Cal. WINDER Training C&R Musket-Rifle Guns International #: 102255159 Seller's Inventory #: 227520 Category: Winchester Rifles - Model 1885 - Winchester Rifles Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: AncestryGunsLLC Company: Ancestry Guns LLC Member Since: 11/3/16 State: Missouri Zip: 65203 Country: United States Phone: (314) 707-7373 International Phone: 314-707-7373 Platinum Seller Number of Active Listings: 1588 Total Number of Listings: 30443 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order Description: U.S. Marked WINCHESTER Model 1885 .22 Cal. WINDER Training C&R Musket-Rifle Scarce Example w/ U.S. Ordnance Flaming Bomb Marks Here we present a C&R Winchester U.S. Model 1885 “Winder” Musket, chambered in .22 Short Rimfire, made circa 1918-19 in New Haven, Connecticut. Ironically, this was Winchester’s first single shot rifle, the company having been founded on its winning lever action repeater design. John Moses Browning, the famed gun designer who forever changed the firearms landscape, began his career with this rifle in the 19th Century before dominating the world scene in the 20th Century. This example is one variant known as the “Winder Musket”, which was heavily influenced by Colonel C. B. Winder for use as a training rifle for troops. The idea was that it be a full-sized rifle chambered in .22 Rimfire Short so that the trainee would get the weight and feel of a rifle of heavier caliber and the recoil and thrift of .22 Rimfire. This rifle was one of only about 11,000 to be purchased by the U.S. Ordnance Department from 1918-1919. It was replaced shortly by bolt action .22s, as the bolt action was the action of the day. The rear sight is the original Lyman. The Winder musket was superseded by the 1922 Model bolt-action training rifle. The overall condition is very fine. Original blue finish and case colors. The action is excellent. The bore is shiny bright with nice rifling. The stock bears its original varnish and shows some handling. A fantastic US training rifle. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic. Barrel is 28 inches. Caliber: .22 Short Overall condition as seen in photos. Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic. Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. ancestryguns $2250 #227520 SOLD Curio/Relic: Yes |