July 12-14, 2022 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/12/2022
Model 1885 High Wall made by Winchester Repeating Arms Company in 1898. 28" blued No. 3 weight Winchester Steel octagon barrel with wind gauge front sight with no level, Winchester Address, and rear plugged sight dovetail with Winchester Vernier tang sight. Blued flat spring action with close set double set trigger, case hardened lever and hammer. Laudensack style deluxe pistol grip stock numbered to gun with brass buttplate, cheekpiece, uncheckered grip and hard rubber Winchester grip cap. Matching plain walnut forearm with ebony inlay. Cody factory research lists barrel type, caliber, front sight and trigger type. Research does not mention stock configuration. CONDITION: 90% plus blue with light edge wear. Case colors worn to a silvery patina. Wood has coat of added linseed oil with some usage dings and marks. Good bore and mechanics. Be a great small bore match gun. DLM