Winchester 1885 High Wall 125th Anniversary 45-70 Govt Falling Block Rifle
SOLD FOR: $1,275.00
LSB#: WY250330GC081
Make: Winchester
Model: 1885 High Wall 125th Anniversary Limited Edition
Serial Number: 00070ZM85C
Year of Manufacture: 2010 (Not C&R)
Caliber: .45-70 Government
Action Type: Falling Block, Single Shot
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “WINCHESTER MODEL 1885 CALIBER .45-70 GOVT”. The top of the barrel is marked “MADE BY MIROKU – JAPAN – BACO, INC. MORGAN, UTAH / WINCHESTER IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF OLIN CORPORATION.” The right side of the barrel is marked “125th ANNIVERSARY” with gold-enhanced engraving. The receiver is scroll-engraved with the Winchester Repeating Arms (WRA) logo. The upper tang is marked “MODEL 1885 / WINCHESTER” and is drilled and tapped for a tang sight. The bottom tang is marked with the serial number “00070ZM85C”.
Barrel Length: 28”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a Marble’s® gold bead dovetailed to a raised base. The rear sight is an adjustable buckhorn elevator sight with a U-notch. The tang is drilled and tapped for the mounting of a tang sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The rifle features a two-piece Grade I walnut stock with an oil finish, schnabel forearm, and straight grip. The stocks are cut checkered and fitted with a Pachmayr® Decelerator® recoil pad. Sling swivel studs are installed. The LOP measures 13.5” from the front of the trigger to the back of the recoil pad. The stocks show only the faintest handling marks. There are no chips, cracks, or losses. The stock rates in about Excellent overall condition.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: N/A – Single Shot
Type of Finish: Gloss Blued Barrel, Color Case Hardened Scroll-Engraved Steel Receiver
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright, the rifling is sharp. There is no visible erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9.5/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its metal finish. The barrel’s gloss bluing is deep and lustrous with sharp facets along the octagonal flats. The receiver’s color case hardening is vibrant and highlighted by crisp scroll engraving and the gold WRA logo. The screw heads are sharp and the pins are clean. The markings are all sharply struck and legible. Overall, this rifle rates in about Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: NONE
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 1885 was John Browning’s first design for Winchester, and it remains one of the most durable and accurate single-shot rifles ever produced. The falling block design is as simple as it is strong, and its legacy has endured for well over a century.
This 125th Anniversary edition pays tribute to that legacy with high-end appointments including an octagon barrel with gold-enhanced markings, a scroll-engraved steel receiver, and high-grade walnut with a finely cut checkered finish. The low serial number, 00070ZM85C, makes it an even more desirable collector’s piece.
With 99% finish retained and only minimal signs of handling, this rifle is in Excellent condition and clearly well cared for. It would be a proud addition to any collection, especially for those who appreciate the heritage of Winchester’s most enduring single-shot design. Whether kept as a show piece or brought to the range for precision shooting, this High Wall is both a piece of history and a functional work of art. Please see our High Qaulity photos and good luck on your bids.-C.M.
