Fine Modern & Antique Arms - March 2022 : Sale A0322 Lot 723
WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS, USA A .32-40 (W&B) SINGLE-SHOT RIFLE, MODEL 1885 HIGH-WALL, serial no. 105249,

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WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS, USA
A .32-40 (W&B) SINGLE-SHOT RIFLE, MODEL '1885 HIGH-WALL', serial no. 105249,
for 1918, with heavy octagonal 30in. barrel, the top left hand flat signed 'MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN CONN. USA.' and 'PATENTED OCTOBER 7 1879', marked with the calibre at breech, dove-tailed tunnel fore-sight, buckhorn rear-sight, plain re-blued high-wall falling-block action, central hammer, the top-tang fitted with a possibly period unsigned micro-adjustable folding offset peep-sight, refinished probable replacement walnut unchequered pistol grip butt-stock with raised cheek-piece and fitted with an iron chequered sporting heel-plate, single set trigger, walnut splinter fore-end with inlaid ebony tip, original finish except where noted



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Estimate £1,000-1,500

Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament