Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this DESIRABLE single-shot rifle today for a penny-start auction; this is the Winchester 1885 Sporting Rifle Low Wall!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1885 Sporting Rifle Low Wall
Serial: 47126
Date of Manufacture: 1891
Caliber: .32 Winchester Center Fire
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 28" Octagon / #1 Barrel Weight
Optics/Sights: Adjustable Elevator Style Rear w/ Fixed Blade Front
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut Stock and Forearm
Action: Single-Shot / Lever-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Winchester Model 1885 Sporting Rifle Low Wall is one of the classic American single-shot rifles of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, built on John Moses Browning’s strong falling-block action and later produced by Winchester as one of the company’s most refined target and sporting arms. The Low Wall version used a lower-profile receiver than the High Wall, making it especially well suited for smaller and medium-power cartridges. It offered the same basic falling-block strength and simplicity, but in a slimmer, lighter, and more graceful form that appealed to hunters, small-game shooters, and target shooters alike. What makes the Model 1885 Low Wall desirable is its combination of Winchester history, Browning design, and single-shot elegance.
Model: 1885 Sporting Rifle Low Wall
Serial: 47126
Date of Manufacture: 1891
Caliber: .32 Winchester Center Fire
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 28" Octagon / #1 Barrel Weight
Optics/Sights: Adjustable Elevator Style Rear w/ Fixed Blade Front
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut Stock and Forearm
Action: Single-Shot / Lever-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Winchester Model 1885 Sporting Rifle Low Wall is one of the classic American single-shot rifles of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, built on John Moses Browning’s strong falling-block action and later produced by Winchester as one of the company’s most refined target and sporting arms. The Low Wall version used a lower-profile receiver than the High Wall, making it especially well suited for smaller and medium-power cartridges. It offered the same basic falling-block strength and simplicity, but in a slimmer, lighter, and more graceful form that appealed to hunters, small-game shooters, and target shooters alike. What makes the Model 1885 Low Wall desirable is its combination of Winchester history, Browning design, and single-shot elegance.
These rifles were offered in a wide range of calibers and configurations, with options including different barrel lengths, octagon or round barrels, special sights, set triggers, pistol-grip stocks, and upgraded wood. Because so many were ordered to individual preference, certain chamberings and special-order features can greatly increase collector interest. The Sporting Rifle configuration is particularly appealing because it represents the practical field version of the 1885, built for accurate deliberate shooting rather than rapid fire. For collectors, the Winchester 1885 Low Wall Sporting Rifle carries strong appeal as one of the finest American single-shot rifle designs ever produced. It connects directly to both Winchester’s golden-era craftsmanship and Browning’s mechanical genius, while also representing a period when single-shot rifles were still highly respected for hunting, target shooting, and general sporting use. A desirable Low Wall is not simply an antique Winchester; it is a refined falling-block sporting rifle with historical importance, mechanical simplicity, and classic old-West sporting character.
Contents:
Contents:
This example will ship with the Winchester Archives Letter as pictured above.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
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Payment Details
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Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1188170134 |
BidPrice: |
0.01 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-07-19 22:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
1200 |
SoldOutTime: |
2026-07-19 18:03:17 |
