Winchester 1885 Low Wall 24” Octagon Case Hardened .17 Mach 2 Falling Block

SOLD FOR: $1,175.00

LSB#: LSB250521GJ003

Make: Miroku, Japan for Winchester Repeating Arms

Model: 1885 Low Wall Falling Block Rifle

Serial Number: 00023MV85A

Year of Manufacture: 2005 (MV Date Code)

Caliber: .22 LR

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

Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked, “- WINCHESTER – U.S. REPEATING ARMS CO., NEW HAVEN, CT. U.S.A. / JAPAN/MIROKU / WINCHESTER TRADEMARKS LICENSED FROM OLIN CORPORATION” The right side of the barrel is marked with “MODEL 1885 CAL. .17 MACH 2”. The top of the barrel has a proof mark. The right side of the receiver is marked with serial number “00023MV85A”. There are Winchester proofs on the top of the receiver. The top tang is marked “-WINCHESTER-”

Barrel Length: 24” Octagon

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a buckhorn u-notch sight on an adjustable ramp, dovetailed to the barrel

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a two piece walnut set with a straight wrist, straight comb, and case hardened cerescent buttplate. This stock has sling studs front and rear. There aren’t any notable signs of wear. Overall, the stock rates in Excellent to Like New condition. 

Type of Finish: Blued (Barrel) & Color Case Hardened (Receiver, Buttplate)

Finish Originality: Original 

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion, but there is some light fouling. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9.5/10.  

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its metal finish. The screw heads are sharp, pins are unmarred. The markings are clear and legible. Overall this rifle is in Excellent to Like New condition.     

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The single trigger has a clean and crisp break. 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: Owner’s manual, Original Box.     

Our Assessment: This Winchester 1885 Low Wall, produced by Miroku in Japan, is a beautifully crafted tribute to John Browning’s original single-shot falling block design. Chambered in the speedy and flat-shooting .17 Mach 2, this rifle offers pinpoint precision in a format rarely seen today—especially in a rimfire. With its 24” octagon barrel, color case hardened receiver, and deep blued steel, the rifle exudes old-world craftsmanship with modern materials and tolerances.

The wood is finely grained walnut with a straight wrist and clean checkering, complemented by a color case hardened crescent buttplate. The bore is bright with sharp rifling and rates a strong 9.5/10 in this writer’s opinion. The fit and finish are excellent throughout, with 99% of the original finish remaining and no signs of misuse or heavy handling.

This is a striking rifle in a rare caliber for the platform, making it a standout option for collectors and small game hunters alike. The Low Wall’s elegant simplicity and accuracy potential—especially with a cartridge like .17 Mach 2—make it a joy on the bench or in the field. It ships in its original box with the owner’s manual, and its condition suggests it may have seen little use, if any. A refined addition to any collection of single-shots, Winchester commemoratives, or rimfire rarities. Please check out our photos, and thank you for bidding! Good luck! – J.D.