Browning 1885 Creedmoor BPCR 45-90 WCF Falling Block Single Shot Rifle

SOLD FOR: $1,350.01

LSB#: LSB260428DH023

Make: Miroku, Japan for Browning

Model: 1885 Creedmoor BPCR 

Serial Number: 13094NP371

Year of Manufacture: 1998 (NP Date Code)

Caliber: 45-90 WCF

Action Type: Lever Operated Falling Block Action Single Shot w/ single trigger. 

Barrel Length: 34″

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a windage adjustable globe style with spirit level. The rear sight has been removed and the holes plugged. The upper tang is drilled and tapped for a peep sight. The plug screws have been removed. The receiver ring is drilled and tapped for a scope base. 

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is two piece checkered walnut, schnabel forend, capped semi pistol grip, fluted straight comb with cheekpiece, and checkered buttplate. The LOP is 13 3/4″ from trigger to buttplate. There are light scratches and compression dents throughout, the most notable is on the left side of the buttstock. There are no chips or cracks. Overall this stock is in Very Good condition.

Type of Finish: Blued

Finish Originality: Original 

Bore Condition: The bore is bright. The rifling is sharp. There is no erosion. In this writer’s opinion this bore rates 9.5/10.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its original finish. There are light scratches scattered throughout. There is some minor handling and operational wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall this rifle is in Very Good to Excellent condition. 

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. 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: None

Our Assessment: This Browning 1885 Creedmoor BPCR is a high-quality Miroku-made single-shot falling block rifle manufactured for Browning in 1998 and chambered in .45-90 WCF. It is configured for black powder cartridge rifle competition and long-range target work, with a 34″ barrel, lever-operated falling block action, single trigger, and classic High Wall-style profile. The rifle retains a windage-adjustable globe front sight with spirit level, while the upper tang is drilled and tapped for a peep sight and the receiver ring is drilled and tapped for a scope base. The missing rear sight and removed tang plug screws are notable, but the rifle remains well configured for a shooter planning to install preferred BPCR target sights or optics.

Condition is very strong overall. The rifle retains about 97% of its original blued finish, with only light scratches and minor handling and operational wear. The screw heads are sharp, and the markings are clear, which supports the impression of a carefully maintained rifle. The checkered walnut stock set is also in Very Good condition, featuring a schnabel forend, capped semi-pistol grip, fluted straight comb with cheekpiece, and checkered buttplate. There are light scratches and compression dents throughout, with the most notable mark on the left side of the buttstock, but there are no chips or cracks.

Mechanically, this rifle is described as functioning correctly, and the bore is a major strength, rating 9.5/10 with a bright interior, sharp rifling, and no erosion. The .45-90 WCF chambering is especially appealing for BPCR shooters who want greater case capacity than .45-70 while staying within the traditional black powder cartridge rifle format. As with any used firearm, it should be cleaned and inspected before firing, especially if being set up for serious target use. Overall, this Browning 1885 Creedmoor BPCR is a very desirable modern single-shot target rifle with excellent bore condition, strong remaining finish, quality Miroku manufacture, and attractive long-range configuration, with its main limitations being the removed rear sight, missing plug screws, and lack of box or accessories. Please see our photos and good luck on your bids! MF