Winchester 1885 Limited Series 45-90 WCF Falling Block Single Shot Rifle

SOLD FOR: $1,733.99

LSB#: LSB260428DH025

Make: Miroku, Japan for Winchester Repeating Arms

Model: 1885 Limited Series BPCR 

Serial Number: 00019MV85L

Year of Manufacture: 2005 (MV 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 insert is missing. The barrel and receiver is drilled and tapped for optics mounts. The upper tang is drilled and tapped for a peep sight. There is an elevation and windage adjustable peep sight staff. There is no eyecup included. 

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 scattered throughout. 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. There is some minor fouling. In this writer’s opinion this bore rates 9/10.

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 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 Winchester 1885 Limited Series BPCR is a modern Miroku-made falling block single-shot rifle produced for Winchester Repeating Arms in 2005 and chambered in .45-90 WCF. It follows the classic 1885 High Wall pattern and is configured for black powder cartridge rifle use, with a 34″ barrel, lever-operated falling block action, single trigger, and traditional target-rifle furniture. The rifle is well suited to BPCR-style shooting, especially with its windage-adjustable globe front sight with spirit level, tang-mounted elevation and windage adjustable peep sight staff, and drilled-and-tapped barrel and receiver for optics mounts. The .45-90 WCF chambering adds appeal for shooters who want greater case capacity and long-range black powder cartridge performance beyond the more common .45-70.

Condition is very strong overall. The rifle retains approximately 97% of its original blued finish, with only light scratches and minor handling and operational wear noted. The screw heads remain sharp and the markings are clear, supporting 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 scattered light scratches and compression dents, but no chips or cracks, leaving the rifle with a clean and attractive presentation.

Mechanically, the action is described as functioning correctly, and the bore is another major strength, rating 9/10 with a bright interior, sharp rifling, no erosion, and only minor fouling. The main limitations are sight-related: the front globe sight insert is missing, and the tang peep sight staff does not include an eyecup. Those are relatively manageable issues for a shooter intending to configure the rifle to personal preference, but they should be noted when assessing completeness. Overall, this is a desirable modern Winchester 1885 BPCR rifle with excellent finish retention, strong bore condition, quality Miroku manufacture, and a useful long-range target setup, with its primary drawbacks limited to missing sight components and the absence of box, paperwork, or accessories. Please see our photos and good luck on your bids! MF