May 13-15, 2025 Firearms and Militaria
Lot #2304:
(C) RESTORED WINCHESTER MODEL 1885 HIGH WALL .38-55 SINGLE SHOT TARGET RIFLE.
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/14/2025
Manufactured circa 1907 and expertly refinished to the quality and appearance associated with Turnbull Restorations. Rifle is fitted with a blued No. 4 weight half octagon barrel. Windage adjustable front sight with spirit level. Tang mounted mid-range Vernier rear aperture sight. Blued high wall action with case hardened hammer and lever. Single set trigger. Nicely figured walnut splinter forend with inlaid ebony tip. Matching nicely figured smooth pistol grip stock with hard rubber WRACO grip cap and Swiss butt plate. CONDITION: Excellent. Nearly all of the expertly reapplied blue is retained with a few scratches on the barrel. Case colors remain strong and bolt. Stocks show only light handling. Very fine, crisp bore. Fine mechanics.