(C) U.S. MARKED WINCHESTER MODEL 1885 LOW WALL WINDER .22 SHORT SINGLE

(C) U.S. MARKED WINCHESTER MODEL 1885 LOW WALL WINDER .22 SHORT SINGLE SHOT RIFLE Dates to 1919. Named after Colonel C.B. Winder, these US issued single shot rifles were intended as training tools during the First World War. Built on the standard Low Wall action and specially fitted with a full round barrel that exhibits a dovetailed bead on base front sight, no rear barrel sight but fitted with a right side mounted frame patent date stamped receiver sight. Walnut stock has a carbine style metal butt plate with swivel while fore-end is nearly full length, fitted with finger groove and a single barrel band. The receiver ahead of tang reveals the US and Ordnance bomb stamp. Barrel and tang display standard Winchester legends. CONDITION: Excellent. Frame retains at least 90% bright blue with flashes of patina. Barrel shows only miniscule handling. Stocks are excellent showing some minor dings. Bore is bold but lightly frosted. Name Value Barrel Length 28" Caliber/Bore .22 Short FFL Status Curio & Relic Manufacturer Winchester Model 1885 Serial Number 132451, Name, Value, Barrel Length, 28", Caliber/Bore, .22 Short, FFL Status, Curio & Relic, Manufacturer, Winchester, Model, 1885, Serial Number, 132451

Estimate:£602.84

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