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VERY FINE 1885 2ND. MOD. HIGHWALL MUSKET, SCARCE .22 SHORT CALIBER, #117XXX, MADE 1916
Guns International #: 103441874 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Winchester Rifles - Single Shot - Winchester Rifles - Model 1885
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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
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: checks, cashiers/bank check, money order
Description:
VERY FINE 1885 2ND. MODEL HIGHWALL MUSKET IN SCARCE .22 SHORT CALIBER, #117XXX, MADE 1916. Usually, the muskets in .22 Short were of the more common Lowall variety while the Highwall muskets were typically in .22 Long Rifle. The 1st Model of these had two barrel bands while the second models have one band with 28” barrels. This is a nice example with a bright excellent bore. Many, if not most, of these were fired with corrosive ammunition and if not cleaned soon after shooting resulted in pitted bores. Also, this one has NOT been bored out to take the Long Rifle cartridge- never a good idea as the rifling twist for .22 Short will not work well with the Long Rifle bullet. The receiver shows most of the deep factory blue with only minor freckling and edge wear and upper and lower tang wear. The barrel retains fine deep blue showing only minor age. Correct rear sight is the Model 1901 Military sight as usually found on the Springfield Krag rifles and is adjustable for windage and elevation with a ladder/slide. Also, the ladder has a peep or aperture for sighting or a small buckhorn notch when folded down. Excellent stock and finger groove forend with tight wood to metal fit. Exc. screws, tight action, swivels intact etc. Great 109 year old example in the scarce .22 Short chambering.
Price: $1,595.00
Curio/Relic: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .22 Short
Manufacturer: WINCHESTER
Model: 1885 HIGHWALL MUSKET
Serial Number: 117XXX
Barrel Length: 28
Condition: FINE+
Bore Condition: EXCELLENT