Winchester 1885 Single Shot Rifles for sale|Winchester Swap Meet|Forum|Winchester Collector

Helping a friend out, who’s helping the widow liquidate firearms, of his diseased friend’s, collection. These rifles are located in Connecticut. PM me for contact information.

The first one is an early 3 digit serial #877 mfg. in 1886, in.32 Extra Long C.f. caliber,(Ballard), 1 of 28 mfg. in this caliber per Bert Hartman’s survey. Octagon Barrel with an Octagon receiver top,crescent butt, Set trigger.

A later added Lyman tang sight, with rear barrel sight dovetail empty. Front sight is a Beach Combination sight. Asking $1850.00 +sh

The second one is #51157 mfg. in 1891, in 32-40 Caliber,(as it left the factory in .38 wcf) Standard sights. Crescent butt.

Asking$1550.00 +sh

Both rifles show the very common black powder bores, that are common on these hard to find honest Antiques.

I tried to do my best in sending these pictures as they we’re sent to me and I have no idea how to flip them around.

Thanks,

Anthony