GUN FALL 2015
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/5/2015
WINCHESTER MODEL 1885 HIGH WALL SCHUETZEN RIFLE.WINCHESTER1885 HW SCHUETZEN17.22C&RCal. .22 25-3/4" #3 weight bbl, blue finish, highly figured checkered walnut stocks with cheekpiece and Schuetzen butt. Vernier tang sight and front globe sight. Set triggers. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl shows 90% thinning blue finish. Bbl has scope blocks attached. Front block covers part of Winchester address. Two extra scope holes are filled 8" from muzzle. Breech of bbl is marked nickel steel bbl especially for smokeless powder. Bbl has been shortened from the breech end. Receiver shows 80% blue finish with high point wear and handling marks. Receiver bears a "WP" proof mark on the top. Hammer and lever show traces of strong case color in protected areas with balance blending into silver. Set triggers function. Tang sight very good. Stocks are full sized with highly figured crotch grain American walnut in very good condition with handling marks commensurate with age of rifle. Pistol grip is checkered with a Winchester cap. Forend is diamond checkered with an ebony insert in Schnabel tip. This is a fine Winchester high wall rifle that has seen service with a serious target shooter. 49527-7 TEP (2,000-3,000)