Fine Modern & Antique Arms - July 2023 : Sale A0723 Lot 709
A .32-40 (W&B) WINCHESTER SINGLE-SHOT MODEL 1885 HIGH-WALL RIFLE, serial no. 48171,

Product Details

* A .32-40 (W&B) WINCHESTER SINGLE-SHOT MODEL 1885 'HIGH-WALL' RIFLE, serial no. 48171,
for 1890-91, with No.3 weight blued octagonal 30in. barrel signed on the top-flat 'MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO., NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A.', dove-tailed blade fore-sight, buckhorn rear-sight, calibre marking at breech, colour hardened slab-sided falling block action (finish very faded), automatic cocking hammer, the top-tang unmarked, walnut butt-stock with crescent heel-plate, walnut splinter fore-end with ebony inlay at tip and fitted with later eyelets for a sling

* Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).

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Estimate £1,500-2,000

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