Browning Model 1885 Low Wall .22 Hornet 24” Falling Block Rifle & Scope

SOLD FOR: $2,435.00

LSB#: LSB251130SL008

Make: Made by Miroku of Japan, imported by Browning Arms Co 

Model: 1885 Single Shot Falling Block Low Wall

Serial Number: 05916NT2L7

Year of Manufacture: 1996 (NT date code)

Caliber: .22 Hornet.

Action Type: Lever-Actuated Falling Block Single Shot Rifle. 

Barrel Length: 24”  Octagonal 

Sights / Optics: There is no provision for iron sights. The rifle has a Burris scope mount with a Redfield 3x9x scope. The sight picture is clear.    

Stock Configuration & Condition: The furniture is a two-piece checkered walnut with schnabel forend, pistol grip, fluted straight comb, and a Browning synthetic buttplate with two sling studs. The checkering is sharp. There is light handling wear throughout. There are light scratches and compression marks. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13.25 ” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttpad has some minor wear. Overall, the stocks are in about Fine condition.

Type of Finish: Blued

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore. There is fouling in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 8 out of 10.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows little to no wear. There are light scratches throughout. There is light operational wear. There are scratches down the length of the barrel. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in about Very Good – Fine condition.  

Mechanics:  The action works correctly.  The trigger breaks crisply and the lever locks-up solidly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with the mentioned scope. 

Our Assessment: The Browning Model 1885 Low Wall is a modern production interpretation of John M. Browning’s classic single shot falling block rifle, revived to showcase traditional design paired with contemporary manufacturing. Produced in 1996 by Miroku of Japan for Browning, this Low Wall reflects the lighter, more graceful action originally intended for small-bore and varmint cartridges. Chambered in .22 Hornet, the rifle aligns well with the Low Wall’s historical role as a precise sporting and small-game rifle rather than a heavy target arm. The octagonal barrel and clean, sightless profile emphasize the model’s classic lines within a modern sporting context.

This example is configured with a 24 inch octagonal barrel, blued finish, and a Burris scope mount fitted with a Redfield 3–9x scope, with clear glass noted. The rifle retains approximately 98 percent of its original metal finish, showing only light scratches and minimal operational wear along the barrel. The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling and no erosion, showing fouling and rating 8 out of 10, while the checkered walnut stocks display light handling marks without cracks or chips, overall rating Fine. The action functions correctly with a solid lock-up and crisp trigger, and the rifle includes the mounted scope. Please see our photos for a better understanding of condition and good luck with your bids! -N.P