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April 20, 2011
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how common are 1885’s in 38 wcf and 44 wcf in high wall rifle?
April 15, 2005
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Dane,
They are relatively common, especially in the early production years. Approximately 50% of the 38 & 44 WCF Model 1885 rifles were high-walls. I own a very late production (1917) special order high-wall in 38 WCF that has the Schuetzen DST, and target sights.
Bert
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June 11, 2014
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By gum, Bert. If I am every in your neck of the woods (which is highly unlikely), I would love a tour of your 1885’s.
April 15, 2005
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Win38-55 said
By gum, Bert. If I am every in your neck of the woods (which is highly unlikely), I would love a tour of your 1885’s.
Kirk,
If you get out this way, I will gladly give you the grand tour 8)
Bert
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January 31, 2008
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Bert, I need some education – what is a Schuetzen DST? Thank you, Angel
April 15, 2005
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Sixguns said
Bert, I need some education – what is a Schuetzen DST? Thank you, Angel
Angel,
"DST" = double set trigger, and it was the third type of set trigger that Winchester introduced for the Model 1885. It was specifically made for the Schuetzen rifles, but it could be special ordered on any high-wall rifle (for $6 extra).
The Schuetzen DST is the wide spaced double trigger with the set screw centered between the two triggers.
This is an example of one that was special ordered on a Special Single Shot Rifle – http://www.icollector.com/Winchester-Model-1885-High-Wall-Schuetzen-Rifle_i14554016
Bert
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January 31, 2008
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Bert, what is your opinion of this High Wall. The following is the description posted by the seller: Custom rifle by Schuetzen Gun Co. Not factory Winchester. Beautiful gun with its rare high-wall falling block action and gorgeous walnut stock. Checkered steel butt with peak widows. Includes dies. No case. I believe it’s a loser considering the description states "Custom rifle by Schuetzen Gun Co. Not factory Winchester"
Thank you, Angel
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April 15, 2005
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Angel,
That is not much information to go by (or form an opinion). Can you post a link to it so that I can get a better look at it?
Bert
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April 15, 2005
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"Road King" said
Here it is Bert
http://www.gunsinternational.com/Winchester-High-Wall-Custom-40-90-caliber-.cfm?gun_id=100229993
That is not the rifle that Angel was referring to, and it is over priced in my opinion. It is just a plain Jane rifle that has been restocked and rebarreled.
Bert
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"Road King" said
Here it is Bert
http://www.gunsinternational.com/Winchester-High-Wall-Custom-40-90-caliber-.cfm?gun_id=100229993
That is not the rifle that Angel was referring to, and it is over priced in my opinion. It is just a plain Jane rifle that has been restocked and rebarreled.
Bert
Read the description Bert, 🙄 it’s the same as Angel quoted ❓
This from GI post.
Comments: Custom rifle by Schuetzen Gun Co. Not factory Winchester. Beautiful gun with its rare high-wall falling block action and gorgeous walnut stock. Checkered steel butt with peak widows. Includes dies. No case.
January 31, 2008
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You guys are so funny. Listen it’s Angel not Angle 
There is an old timer that I keep in contact with and he also spells my name incorrectly. I also receive mail with Anger as my first name which is pretty cool and also Miss or Mrs and I’m neither. It’s Mr. 😀
Sixguns said
You guys are so funny. Listen it’s Angel not Angle
Sorry about that.
April 15, 2005
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Sixguns said
You guys are so funny. Listen it’s Angel not Angle
Sorry, it was a typo on my part (I corrected it).
The rifle you sent me the link to in your PM is not the same as this one? Which one are you actually asking about?
Bert
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April 15, 2005
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"Road King" said
Read the description Bert, 🙄 it’s the same as Angel quoted ❓
This from GI post.
Comments: Custom rifle by Schuetzen Gun Co. Not factory Winchester. Beautiful gun with its rare high-wall falling block action and gorgeous walnut stock. Checkered steel butt with peak widows. Includes dies. No case.
Angel sent me a PM with a link to a different rifle, which is why I made the previous comment. I too am now confused ❓
Bert
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