Winchester Red Box Low Wall 22 Long Rifle Falling Block Single Shot Rifle
SOLD FOR: $1,050.00
WOA#: WY220916RB003
Make: Winchester
Model: 1885
Serial Number: 0000EF1193
Year of Manufacture: Manufactured 1980-1990 Pre-1898 design
Caliber: .22 LR
Action Type: Single Shot, Lever-Actuated, Exposed Hammer Falling Block Rifle
Markings: The left shoulder of the barrel is marked, “-U.S. REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN CT. U.S.A-” also “WINCHESTER / Licensee” along with the caliber at the base of the barrel on the top flat, “22 LR”. The right shoulder is marked “MADE IN JAPAN/ MIROKU”. The receiver is marked with the serial number.
Barrel Length: 24”Half Octagon Half Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a dovetailed peep aperture sight, and the rear sight is a fully adjustable early peep sight
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are smooth walnut with a straight English grip and comb, Schnabel forearm and a curved steel buttplate. There are slight scratches and scuffs throughout. The LOP measures 13 3/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stocks rate in about Excellent overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion. The bore rates at 10/10 in this writer’s opinion.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows a few tiny scattered marks. The rifle looks to have seen minimal use if any at all. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are crisp. Overall, this antique designed rifle rates in about Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: The serial matching red box from Winchester with lock.
Our Assessment: From the Winchester Collector Association, “The Model 1885 Single Shot rifle was John M. Browning’s first design and patent, and it was the first single shot to be built by Winchester. The patent for the Model 1885 rifle was what brought John M. Browning and the Winchester Repeating Arms Company together for the beginning of their eventual 19-year association. Nearly 140,000 Model 1885s were manufactured from September 1885 to June of 1920.” Many would consider the Model 1885 to be the greatest single shot ever designed. Amongst the earliest of Browning’s designs, and the first produced by Winchester. So bid high and bid firm. I highly encourage you to take a look at the condition in our high quality photos. Good luck on your bid. -K.F.
