This antique Model 1885 Winchester High Wall Rifle has been restock in nicely figured walnut, and is fitted with a 29" full octagon Kreiger barrel with MVA 10x telescope with No. 2 mount. The rifle is chambered for .40-70 S.S. cartridges and the bore is bright. One of the first rifles designed by the famous John Moses Browning, of Utah, Winchester purchased his patent, and manufactured their popular Model 1885 Winchester Single Shot Rifle, more widely known as the High Wall Winchester. The trigger reach is 13" and this rifle weighs 12.3 pounds. Due to the production date of this action it qualifies as an antique and may be shipped directly to you with no FFL paperwork.
The 29" octagon Kreiger barrel is fitted with a 23" long MVA 2000 Series 10x telescope with No. 2 mount. This mount features non-click incremental micrometer style adjustments. The barrel is chambered in caliber .40-70 S.S,. with a 1:16 twist. The bore is bright and has been well maintained. The polished and blued barrel and scope are in excellent condition with very few handling marks in the finish, from normal use. A front sight dovetail is cut 1" behind the muzzle and is fitted with a dovetail blank. This barrel was fitted to the original antique action by Steve Baldwin.
This rifle was stocked by Mike Kuffler in highly figured walnut, and the buttstock and forearm are stained and finished a nice brown tone with low glass finish to best display the figure. The stock has a few minor handling marks from use. The wrist and forend are neatly checkered, and the wrist is shaped with a pistol grip. The buttplate is checkered and comfortable when shouldered. The left side is shaped with a large beavertail cheek piece with accent line. The checkered forend has a Schnabel shape at front with ebony insert.
The tang was factory drilled and tapped for a tang sight. We note the front filler screw is missing. The action, lever, and hammer are color case hardened and still show original coloring is most areas. There is finish wear and light pitting on the action and lever where it is handled frequently. The lever works smoothly, and the extractor is positive. The hammer is cocked to full-cock, as the action is opened, and the set triggers function correctly. The lower tang is stamped PAT. OCT. 7. 79 in two lines, along with the serial number.
This single shot rifle is ideal for the serious reloader who wants to reach out and knock down targets at long distances. Fitted with a MVA scope, this rifle will be a joy to shoot at the range! Order it for a ten day visual inspection. You will be delighted. Else if it does not fit you, return it in unfired condition for same-day refund. Postage is your only risk, when you order any one-of-a-kind gun from Track, whether new, used, or antique.
