Guns International #: 103181145
Seller's Inventory #: CONS.DB.00811

Category - Winchester Rifles - Model 1885 - Antique Rifles - Single Shot

Category
Winchester Rifles - Model 1885
Antique Rifles - Single Shot

WINCHESTER 1885 SPECIAL SPORTING IN .45 ELEY WITH #3 ROUND BARREL IN VERY GOOD CONDITION, MFG 1891

Description:
CONSIGNED

THIS WINCHESTER 1885 SPECIAL SPORTING RIFLE IN .45 ELEY REMAINS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION. THERE WERE ONLY AROUND 50 RIFLES PRODUCED IN THIS CALIBER. THIS RIIFLE IS BRITISH PROOFED. THIS A  FLAT SIDE RECEIVER VARIATION. THE BORE ON THIS EXAMPLE IS EXCELLENT, BRIGHT AND SHINEY WITH STRONG RIFLING. THERE IS PROBABLY 85% BLUE REMAINING, THE CASE COLORS HAVE FADED QUITE A BIT, BUT ARE STILL SOMEWHAT VISABLE, THERE IS SOME MILD FRECKLING PRESENT THERE. THE WOOD RETSINS MOST OF ITS ORIGINAL FINISH, BIT DOES HAVE SOME WEATHERING PRESENT. 

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Curio/Relic: Yes
Antique: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .45
Manufacturer: WINCHESTER
Model: 1885 SPECIAL SPORTING
Serial Number: 50029
Barrel Length: 30
Condition: VERY GOOD
Metal Condition: VERY GOOD ANTIQUE
Wood Condition: VERY GOOD ANTIQUE
Bore Condition: EXCELLENT
Barrel Type: COUNTOUR # 3 ROUND
Action: FLAT SIDE 1885 HIGH WALL
Butt Pad: CHECKERED STEEL SHOTGUN BUTT
LOP: 13
Sights: FOLDING FRONT WITH GLOBE, TANG PEEP SIGH AND FOLDING LADDER REAR
Manufacture Date: 1891
Item Location: 49253
Proof:Black: BRITISH PROOFED

Price: $11,500.00