Old West & Native American Auction
Lot 1350:
Description
Winchester Model 1885 High Wall with serial number “28484”. This is a single shot, falling block action rifle, caliber 40-30 WCF. The butt stock and forward stock are made of walnut, which is in fair condition, showing handling and storage marks, small nicks and small holes throughout both from past ornamental accessories. These ornamental accessories, or tacks were indicative of Native Americans decorations during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The forward stock has light cracking and has an “A” hand inscribed in the wood. The receiver, butt plate, lever, and barrel exhibits remnants of a factory finish, which is worn due to normal use. The lower tang is stamped with “PAT OCT. 7TH 79” and serial number “28484”. The 21-inch octagonal barrel displays the markings “Manufactured By The Winchester repeating Arms Co. New Haven. CONN, U.S.A” at the top of the barrel. The barrel also displays the caliber markings “40-30” near the receiver.
The rear adjustable sight is missing and there is a fixed dovetail front sight. The bore is clean and has good rifling. The action moves smoothly and is tight. The overall length of the rifle is 37.25 inches.
From Donley’s Wild West Town Museum.
S/N: 28484
C/R Eligible
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