^Lot 3043 Winchester Model 1885 Low Wall Single Shot Rifle

Manufactured in 1896. Top of the #2 barrel has two-line Winchester address, "22 SHORT." at the breech and the serial number and 1879 patent date are on the lower tang. Globe front sight with a filler block in the rear sight dovetail and a short range tang mounted peep sight , and single set trigger. Mounted with a smooth forearm with ebony forend insert and replacement pistol grip stock with a nickel plated Swiss style buttplate.
BBL: 28 inch octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 22 short
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: 76445
Condition: Fine as customized. The barrel retains 90% original thinning blue finish. The action retains 60% original case colors with a smooth gray patina on the balance. The lever has a smooth brownish and silver gray patina with traces of original case colors in protected areas. The buttplate retains 98% original frosted nickel finish with wear limited to the ends of the prongs. The custom made replacement wood is fine with only a few minor dings and handling marks overall. The markings are clear. The action is excellent.