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![]() 1917 mfr. WINCHESTER Model 1885 .22 LR WINDER Rifle Musket C&R GREAT WAR WWI .22 Long Rifle MILITARY TRAINER Guns International #: 103100151 Seller's Inventory #: 247598 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: 1069 Total Number of Listings: 37768 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order Description: 1917 mfr. WINCHESTER Model 1885 .22 LR WINDER Rifle Musket C&R GREAT WAR WWI .22 Long Rifle MILITARY TRAINER Here we present a C&R Winchester Model 1885 “Winder” Musket, chambered in .22 Long Rifle, made circa 1917 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 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. It was replaced shortly by bolt action .22s, as the bolt action was the action of the day. The Winder musket was superseded by the 1922 Model bolt-action training rifle. The overall condition is very good. Original blue finish. The action is excellent. The bore is bright with strong rifling. The stock is solid with signs of use. Own the original! 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. ancestryguns $1600 #247598 Price: $1,600.00 Curio/Relic: Yes |