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Great WAR WINCHESTER Model 1885 High Wall .22 LR WINDER Musket-Rifle C&R WORLD WAR I Era 2nd Variant Manufactured in 1917
Guns International #: 102652166 Seller's Inventory #: 233019
Category: Winchester Rifles - Model 1885 - Military Rifles - US
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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
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Description:
Great WAR WINCHESTER Model 1885 High Wall .22 LR WINDER Musket-Rifle C&R
WORLD WAR I Era 2nd Variant Manufactured in 1917
Here we present a C&R Winchester Model 1885 “Winder” Musket, chambered in .22 Long Rimfire, made circa 1917 in New Haven, Connecticut. The Winchester Model 1885 High Wall .22 Caliber Single Shot Musket, also known as the “Winder Musket”, was first introduced to the shooting public in late 1904, and it remained in production until June of 1920. Over the course of time, it was eventually manufactured in three distinctly different variants. The distinguishing difference between the Winder Musket and the standard Model 1885 Musket is that all three variants were, with a very rare few exceptions, chambered solely for the .22 caliber rimfire cartridge versus a centerfire cartridge. There was nearly an even split between the “22 LONG R.” and the “22 SHORT” cartridges when the totals for all three variants are included.
The first variant was produced be October of 1904 through December of 1911 with a serial number range between 96,600 and 112,500. The second variant was produced between December of 1911 and December 1917 with a serial number range 112,501 and 121,800 and featured a barrel mounted Krag-Jorgensen Model 1901 military wind gauge rear sight. The third variant was produced between January of 1918 through June of 1920 with a serial number range between 121,801 and 139,700. The third variation Winder Musket is the only confirmed variation that was specifically manufactured for the U.S. Military. Winchester signed a contract with the U.S. Army in late 1917, and the first order (for 2,000) was confirmed on December 5th, 1917. Actual production began in early January of 1918. Of the estimated 12,750 U.S. Winder Muskets manufactured, 11,419 of them were shipped to the United States Army’s Springfield armory. Those that were accepted by the U.S. Army were stamped on the upper part of the frame directly behind the hammer with the letters “U S” and a flaming ordnance bomb.
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.
The overall condition is fine. Original finish. The action is excellent. The bore is fine: shiny bright with sharp rifling. The walnut stock shows use and remains solid. The leather sling is in generally good condition.
This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
Barrel is 28 inches.
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
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.
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$2200
#233019
Price: $2,200.00
Antique: Yes