Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this INCREDIBLE falling block rifle today for a penny start auction, this is the Winchester 1885 High Wall!
THIS IS THE ULTRA RARE WINCHESTER 1885 HIGH WALL MUSKET THAT IS U.S. MARKED AND CHAMBERED FOR THE .22 SHORT CARTRIDGE!
"WINDER MUSKET"
THIS IS THE ULTRA RARE WINCHESTER 1885 HIGH WALL MUSKET THAT IS U.S. MARKED AND CHAMBERED FOR THE .22 SHORT CARTRIDGE!
"WINDER MUSKET"
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1885 High Wall Musket
Serial: 111229
Date of Manufacture: 1919
Caliber: .22 Short
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 28"
Optics/Sights: Fully Adjustable rear and hooded globe front
Stock/Grips: Smooth Wood
Action: Falling Block
Markings: U.S. Flaming Bomb
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Winchester Model 1885 is a single-shot rifle with a falling-block action. It was principally designed by John Browning. Two models were produced, the Low Wall and the High Wall.
Winchester produced nearly 140,000 Single Shot rifles from 1885 to 1920, and it was found that the falling-block Model 1885 had been built with one of the strongest actions known at that time. The falling block action was so strong that the Winchester Company used it to test fire newly created rifle cartridges. To satisfy the needs of the shooting and hunting public, the Model 1885 Single Shot was eventually produced in more calibers than any other Winchester rifle. Winchester also produced a large number of Single Shots in .22 caliber for the US Army as a marksmanship training rifle, the "Winder musket."
The production period for the Second variation Winder Musket began in December 1911 (per Change in Manufacture Notice 13671), and was concluded in December of the year 1917. There were a small number of additional units made up through 1919 to use up the remaining parts that were on hand. The normal serial number range is from 112,500 to 121,800, and again, there are a small number of specimens that will be found on both sides of the stated serial range. The total production number for the Second variation is estimated to be 4,000 units.
Condition and Contents:
As you can see in the many high resolution photos, this Winchester is in Excellent condition for its age showing no evidence of extensive use or handling that we can see!
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.
Model: 1885 High Wall Musket
Serial: 111229
Date of Manufacture: 1919
Caliber: .22 Short
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 28"
Optics/Sights: Fully Adjustable rear and hooded globe front
Stock/Grips: Smooth Wood
Action: Falling Block
Markings: U.S. Flaming Bomb
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Winchester Model 1885 is a single-shot rifle with a falling-block action. It was principally designed by John Browning. Two models were produced, the Low Wall and the High Wall.
Winchester produced nearly 140,000 Single Shot rifles from 1885 to 1920, and it was found that the falling-block Model 1885 had been built with one of the strongest actions known at that time. The falling block action was so strong that the Winchester Company used it to test fire newly created rifle cartridges. To satisfy the needs of the shooting and hunting public, the Model 1885 Single Shot was eventually produced in more calibers than any other Winchester rifle. Winchester also produced a large number of Single Shots in .22 caliber for the US Army as a marksmanship training rifle, the "Winder musket."
The production period for the Second variation Winder Musket began in December 1911 (per Change in Manufacture Notice 13671), and was concluded in December of the year 1917. There were a small number of additional units made up through 1919 to use up the remaining parts that were on hand. The normal serial number range is from 112,500 to 121,800, and again, there are a small number of specimens that will be found on both sides of the stated serial range. The total production number for the Second variation is estimated to be 4,000 units.
Condition and Contents:
As you can see in the many high resolution photos, this Winchester is in Excellent condition for its age showing no evidence of extensive use or handling that we can see!
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.
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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.
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