However, there are quality reproductions available at a much lower cost. The Model 1885 "Low Wall was introduced in 1995. . It was produced principally to satisfy the demands of the growing sport of long-range "Match Shooting", which opened at Creedmoor, New York, on June 21, 1872. The 1885 Single Shot was the first and perhaps one of the greatest of all the John Moses Browning designs. The M1885 High Wall Hunter features a 28" octagon barrel without sights, and is drilled and tapped for scope . Throughout its production history, a total of (91) different cartridges found their way into the 1885s chamber. Manufacturer: Winchester. Includes one-piece scope base and sling swivel studs. The Winchester Model 1885 Hunter Rimfire is a single shot lever action rifle. WINCHESTER; SHOT Show Specials - Rifles/Carbines: Lever Action; MODEL 1885 HIGH WALL HUNTER; . New in the box. - Traditional three-position hammer dropped half cock and full cock. Modern cartridges, hunting experiences and bullet velocities in the Model 1885. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Winchester_Model_1885&oldid=1145670213, Winchester Repeating Arms Company firearms, Articles lacking in-text citations from September 2014, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 20 March 2023, at 10:15. It's no wonder that this gun has been chambered in more calibers than any other rifle in history. Manufacturer: Winchester PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS: Two models were produced, the Low Wall and the High Wall. Stocks are good with some field wear. Rifle has adjustable double set triggers. Shipping: $55.00 (or FREE in-store pick up!) The bore is bright with strong lands and grooves. In addition, Winchester made special order variations to just about anything a customer could dream of. - The overall length of a Model 1885 with a 28 inch barrel is the same as a Model 70 with a 24 inch barrel. It sports a satin finish Grade I black walnut Schnabel forearm and checkered pistol grip stock with Pachmayr . Barrel is 30" and is a number two weight. When you enjoy the precision of a fine rifle that imposes a degree of seriousness with each shot fired . For more information: www.p65warnings.ca.gov. With his additional experience as general manager at Winchester, few men were as qualified to understand the significance of such a rifle. Beautiful Schuetzen style engraved 1885. Their rifling, in the case of the .38-55, are the (Winchester) traditional one complete turn within eighteen inches (1-18") with rifle grooves at .376, and rifle lands measuring .368 of an inch. Browning made his first firearm in 1868 at the age of 13. UPC : 048702023972. At his death, he had at least 128 patents that included over 80 separate firearm designs. The Winchester Collector Invites you to Join, Antique & Historical Arms Collectors Guild of Victoria, Herb Parsons, Winchester Exhibition Shooter, Twisted Tree Furniture, Custom Firearm Display Cases. The patent for the Model 1885 rifle was what brought John M. Browning and the Winchester Repeating Arms Company together for beginning of their eventual 19-year association. Tang adjustable rear peep sight. A single-shot rifle isnt really much of a handicap for most, and it offers a few advantages over modern repeaters. Date: . Between 1880 and 1883 the Browning brothers manufactured some 600 of these rifles. DBA GunBroker.com All rights reserved worldwide. Overall very good Winder musket. Solid lock up, exceptional accuracy, unparralleled looks. And I wish that youd get at it. Not only was it the first he produced but it was the gun that started his relationship with the Winchester Repeating Arms company. High grade walnut stock with polished blue steel reciever and barrel, drilled and tapped for scope mount, full octagon barrel, 22 LPI cut checkering, Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad. For auction is a new in the box, 2022 production, Winchester Model 1885 Low Wall Hunter High Grade "LIMITED SERIES" single shot rifle chamberd in .357 Magnum with a 22" half round half octagon barrel. This rifle had open sights (semi-buckhorn rear, blade front) but is also drilled and tapped for scope mounting, with a Leupold VX-1 4-12x 40mm scope installed for testing. The Model 1885 has been synonymous with accuracy since the turn-of-the-century rifle matches in Creedmoor, New York. Bore is excellent. The Low Wall is chambered in .22 Hornet, .222 Rem., .223 Rem., .22-250 Rem., .243 Win., .204 Ruger and 6.5x55 Swede. The 21st-century Winchester Single Shot rifles are built with modern technology and steels, enabling them to fire modern smokeless cartridges; the currently popular cartridges of .17 Remington, .243 Winchester and .30-06 Springfield were offered with standard rubber recoil pads and straight butt plates. Bore is excellent. It was produced in most popular calibers from .22 rimfire through various .50 calibers and was even offered as a 20-gauge shotgun. SKU : 534311137. Barrel: 24". Make: Winchester, Made by Miroku in Japan. the Plain Sporting Rifle, Special Sporting Rifle, Special Single Shot Rifle, Schuetzen Rifle, Musket, Carbine, Shotgun, and Winder Musket). Two basic frame types referred to as High Wall and Low Wall were made. Action works properly. for army marksmanship teams; these were informally called Winder Muskets in honor of Col. C. B. Winder, who promoted the idea of marksmanship training with a rifle of similar size and weight to the service rifle but chambered in .22 rimfire. It sports a satin finish Grade I black walnut Schnabel forearm and checkered pistol grip stock with Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad drilled and tapped brushed polish finish steel receiver and octagonal 24 steel barrel and adjustable semi-buckhorn rear and Marble Arms gold bead front sights. Winchester 1885 High Wall 36 Barrel .38-40 caliber rifle. No 4 barrel. Rifle comes with a vintage U.S. Model 1907 military Winchester 1885 High Wall .22 Short caliber musket. Think of a semi-automatic pistol issued to U.S. military personnel during World War II, and the Model 1911A1 immediately comes to mind. Rare 36 barrel. 7626 Westheimer @ Voss, Houston, Texas 77063, Winchester 1885 Low Wall .32RF Long (AW279), US Marked 1885 Winchester .22 Short (W12043), Engraved Winchester 1885 High Wall 32-20 (AW241), Winchester 1885 High Wall .22 Short (W10794). The two Browning 1885s used here were a Low Wall Traditional Hunter .45 Colt and a High Wall .45-70. Upon studying its unique design, Bennett described it as the best single-shot rifle he had ever seen. This statement was significant, as he was unusually well educated, having graduated from Yale Sheffield Scientific School with studies in mechanical engineering. Browning and his brother commenced making the rifles by hand in their second-floor workshop in Ogden, Utah, with limited success. SN:9412. Winchester 1885 High Wall Hunter Single Shot Centerfire Rifle Product #: 352243 Manufacturer #: 534112228 UPC #: 48702004421 Write the First Review Q&A (2) Our Price: $1599.99 SHIPS FREE $9.99 Supplier Shipping Out of Stock, No Backorder Estimated In-Stock: 05/08/2023 Cartridge: 30-06 Springfield Not Eligible for Return Notify Me Add to Wish List The gun is in near new condition. John Browning hardly knew what to do with his newly patented rifle but ultimately decided to manufacture it himself, along with the aid of his brothers. . The Garrett 420-grain cast Hammerhead bullet at 1,650 fps stayed within one inch for three consecutive four-shot groups. Description: Winchester 1885 Hunter Caliber 45-70 Single Shot Rifle. The U.S. bought these for troop training during WWI. In 1883, Thomas G. Bennett, Vice-President and General Manager of the Winchester Repeating Arms Company, traveled to Ogden and negotiated the purchase of the single-shot design, as well as the prototype of what would become the Model 1886 lever-action the beginning of the fruitful 20-year WinchesterBrowning collaboration. Model: 1885 Limited Series High Wall Hunter, SHOT Show Special. Front sight is a globe and this gun has a tang peep sight. another state. Unlock full access to Blue Book. Full octagon barrel. Model : 1885 Low Wall Hunter. What other features set it apart Most have traditional open sights plus are drilled and tapped for scope bases. Rifle has 95-97% blue and 80-90% case colors. However, four of those Limited Series Model 1885 SSs were subtitled Traditional Hunters. Polishing Room serialization records are available through serial number 115308. Description: Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Hunter Gloss Scope Base. And unlike our competitors, it extends beyond the buying process. The second feature is an inertia hammer sear. This is a true classic style single shot falling block lever-action Model 1885 High Wall rifle complete with crescent buttplate, checkered straight grip stock and forearm, and a gloss blued 28" octagon barrel. Initially two variations which became known as the High Wall and Low Wall were developed. From left, (1) the hammer of the Browning Low Wall .45 Colt is fully forward, (2) half-cock or safety position, (3) full-cock and ready to fire and (4) breechblock down for loading, which automatically cocks the hammer. Winchester immediately tooled up and put the Model 1885 single-shot rifle into production, which enjoyed brisk sales. Handloads were also tried that consisted of 260-grain cast bullets from Lyman mould 454190 pushed with 8.2 grains of Alliant Power Pistol, which consistently stayed under one inch. Classic single-shot rifle with falling block action. - The massive breech block design is one reason the Model 1885 has proven so accurate. Not U.S. marked. 2014 SHOT Show Special. part of our network, we sell THEIR guns first whenever possible. To unlock full access, choose a subscription for more benefits including access to all gun values . 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