Guns International #: 103387564
Seller's Inventory #: R27

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

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

Winchester Model 1885 in 45-70, Serial No. 87

Description:
Selling rare and fine Pre-64 Winchester's from a friends personal collection.  This is one of several that will be listed soon.

***** WINCHESTER MODEL 1885 - SERIAL NUMBER 87 *****

You are looking at an excellent condition, all factory original, antique Winchester model 1885, 1st month of production rifle SERIAL #87 in the very popular caliber 45-70 from the well-known Peter & Patty Murray Winchester Collection.
It has a No. 3 extra heavy 29.5” octagon barrel, period correct fishhook sling swivels, crescent steel butt plate.  Rifle is in excellent condition, both wood and blue for its age, no case hardening remains on the receiver, bore is not perfect but in very nice shootable condition.

When will you find another Winchester 1885 that has a 2-digit serial No. 87 to add to your collection.

This fine Winchester Model 1885 comes with a CODY LETTER.
The letter states several changes were made by Winchester to the rifle during its history when Winchester was keeping records that are now at Cody.
The final change to the gun, we are assuming were made by Peter Murray or possibly before his ownership, by Wincheste; a 29.5" No. 3, caliber 45-70 heavy barrel was installed.

Additional information on this rifle:

• Bore is not 100%, but very nice for the age of the rifle.
• Handling and age marks in the stock.
• Original case hardening is no longer on the receiver.
• Bluing on the rifle BBL is nice
• There is a small crack in the forearm that has been nicely repaired, looks like several years ago, but was nicely done, probably by Peter Murray.

A wonderful piece to add to any Winchester collection.   This rifle was manufactured in the first month of production in 1885.

I require $100 for shipping the rifle insured with adult signature upon arrival.  If packing and shipping are less, the cost to you will be less before it is shipped or refunded after.

Please feel free to email me with any questions you may have or ask for additional photos.

I have a "NO RETURN" policy; exceptions are possible after having conversation with buyer.  So please look over the pictures, ask any questions you may have or additional photos.  

If you see any misleading or incorrect information on my listings, please feel free to email me, I welcome the feedback and open to making needed corrections.

Kind Regards
 

Antique: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .45-70 Government
Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1885
Serial Number: 87
Barrel Length: 29.5
Condition: Excellent
Metal Condition: Excellent
Wood Condition: Good
Bore Condition: Good
Barrel Type: Octagon
Action: Single Action Lever
Triggers: Single
Stock: Walnut
Stock Heel: Cresent Shaped Butt Plate
Manufacture Date: 1885

Price: $4,500.00
Shipping: $100.00