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October 29, 2011
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Morning: Got a 25-20SS and 32WCF both with #1 barrels. The 25 came with a Lyman S tang sight and the 32 with a Mid Range vernier 38A as shown in the Madis sight book. Both were shot Wednesday with lead, followed by Jacketed loads. Bores are pretty good for guns made in 1892/3. Cleaned before and after shooting..
Bill
September 22, 2011
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426crown said
Morning: Got a 25-20SS and 32WCF both with #1 barrels. The 25 came with a Lyman S tang sight and the 32 with a Mid Range vernier 38A as shown in the Madis sight book. Both were shot Wednesday with lead, followed by Jacketed loads. Bores are pretty good for guns made in 1892/3. Cleaned before and after shooting..
https://www.gunsinternational.com/guns-for-sale-online/rifles/winchester-rifles-model-1885/winchester-1885-32-20-1-octagon-barrel-.cfm?gun_id=103892344
https://www.gunsinternational.com/guns-for-sale-online/rifles/winchester-rifles-model-1885/winchester-1885-25-20-1-octagon-barrel-.cfm?gun_id=103892360
Bill
The .32-20 seems like a very nice rifle and $2295 is a good price on it, i think, unless these have gone down significantly. And, its not your ordinary Model 1885, either!
December 9, 2002
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426crown said
Morning: Got a 25-20SS and 32WCF both with #1 barrels. The 25 came with a Lyman S tang sight and the 32 with a Mid Range vernier 38A as shown in the Madis sight book. Both were shot Wednesday with lead, followed by Jacketed loads. Bores are pretty good for guns made in 1892/3. Cleaned before and after shooting..
https://www.gunsinternational.com/guns-for-sale-online/rifles/winchester-rifles-model-1885/winchester-1885-32-20-1-octagon-barrel-.cfm?gun_id=103892344
https://www.gunsinternational.com/guns-for-sale-online/rifles/winchester-rifles-model-1885/winchester-1885-25-20-1-octagon-barrel-.cfm?gun_id=103892360
Bill
Bill,
I’m glad that you we’re able to land both of them as I did like them and considered them both. I felt they we’re priced fairly also. Congrats, and I’m glad that you we’re able to send some projectiles down range in them. 
Tony
October 29, 2011
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Got them both for alot less than list–The sights made me jump on them…Bill
December 9, 2002
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426crown said
Got them both for alot less than list–The sights made me jump on them…Bill
Smart Man,
In all honesty, I kinda figured, at least a little less, but an offer for both, does give you some leverage. IMO!
Nice Job, Enjoy them!
Tony
April 15, 2005
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There is Nothing quite like shooting an original Single Shot rifle! 
Bert
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December 21, 2006
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Bert , You are absolutely right,”nothin’ like shooting an original single shot” and at 25 yds. it’s deadly
W.A.C.A. life member, Marlin Collectors Assn. charter and life member, C,S.S.A. member and general gun nut.
April 15, 2005
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Henry Mero said
Bert , You are absolutely right,”nothin’ like shooting an original single shot” and at 25 yds. it’s deadly
So, you are telling us that it is a “M.O.R.” (minute of rat) rifle?
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November 7, 2015
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426crown said
Got them both for alot less than list–The sights made me jump on them…Bill
Well done! The sights are indeed nice features. Is that 25 the SS cartridge?
Mike
December 9, 2002
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Henry Mero said
Bert , You are absolutely right,”nothin’ like shooting an original single shot” and at 25 yds. it’s deadly
Henry,
I’ve been using one of my little M-36 9mm Shot rifles lately and havin a ball.
Tony
December 21, 2006
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I take The grandson to the range and He shoots all day for peanuts with this little gun.
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April 15, 2005
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Anthony #5411 said
Henry Mero said
Bert , You are absolutely right,”nothin’ like shooting an original single shot” and at 25 yds. it’s deadly
Henry,
I’ve been using one of my little M-36 9mm Shot rifles lately and havin a ball.
Tony
Shooting Rats with shot shells is akin to shooting fish in a barrel… a “sporting man” would be using a Single Shot .22 Short.
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
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