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I found this 1885 in an auction site and had to get it. It has a bunch of stuff going for it, but I am a fan of 25-35.
All the features letter and the gun is in great shape. I hope to be shooting deer or antelope this fall with it.
Fantastic SS! Every option a knowledgeable rifleman could want: swivels, DS triggers, & SG butt. If I could go back to the time it was built, this is the gun I’d order!
Here’s the one thing missing: https://www.gunsinternational.com/guns-for-sale-online/parts-ammo-accessories/accessories-american/original-winchester-delux-fishhook-sling-swivels.cfm?gun_id=101958324
They’re well-made repros, but listed at half what they usually sell for; you’ll look a LONG time to find originals. Any saddle shop can make the strap.
Fantastic find! Absolute screamer!!! Congratulations on your good fortune. I agree with Clarence, you couldn’t find a better optioned rifle. I especially like the very rare take down feature. 
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We have a recent production 1885 in .223 and the thought has crossed my mind to have it re-bored for 25-35.
Ken Windeler said
We have a recent production 1885 in .223 and the thought has crossed my mind to have it re-bored for 25-35.
Cheap & plentiful .223 vs. expensive & hard to find 25-35? Gunsmithing costs (including new extractor) will pay for another repro ’85 in a different caliber.
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