Winchester ~ 1885 Winder Musket ~ .22 LR

Description:
The Winder musket was a .22-caliber training rifle used by the US Army in the early 20th century. The Winchester "Winder" musket was the brainchild of Colonel C. B. Winder, who advocated marksmanship training with a rifle of similar size and weight to a service rifle but chambered in .22 rimfire, which was both economical and suitable for indoor ranges. The Winder musket was based on the Winchester Model 1885 single-shot rifle. Although it was never officially referred to as the Winder musket, the weapon was informally named in honor of Colonel C. B. Winder and has since generally been referred to as the Winder musket. Winder muskets were used for target and training purposes well into the early twentieth century. Many were purchased by the United States Ordnance, and many were issued to American N.R.A. affiliated rifle clubs. The Winder musket was superseded by the 1922 Model bolt-action training rifle, and remaining Winder muskets were sold. This example is from 1916. Barrel shows some spotting and pitting. So does the receiver. Not something seen very often and highly collectable. .22 Long Rifle

Metal Condition: good
Wood Condition: good
Bore Condition: bright
Barrels: 28" barrel
Stock Dimensions:
13.75
Fore End: smooth wood
Butt Pad: metal
Weight: 8 lb - 4 oz
Sights: factory sights
Item Location: La Vista, NE

Price: $1,199.99