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426crown on 25-35 Brass

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:09:37 +0000

I could supply 50 already sized and primed--Bill

Chuck on For all you trench gun guys

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:37:56 +0000

I did look at it. Wish I could have bought it.

Erin Grivicich on For all you trench gun guys

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:01:24 +0000

Chuck said

Erin Grivicich said
SOLD

I have a WWI era Mills military 12 gauge shell belt for your consideration. I tried to list it on this site first but my pics were way oversize and it's beyond my computer skills to rectify that situation. If you want this item, send me a quick email (aaron21x2@yahoo.com) and I will kill the GB listing (as long as there are no bids on it).
Winchester model 1897 12 WWI cartridge belt - Other Shotgun Accessories & Parts at GunBroker.com : 1170569036

That's cool. Wish I had seen it. I've been looking for the WW I shotgun bag for a long time. I have never seen the belt before. By WW II through Viet Nam they were using detachable pouches on a belt.

Chuck,

Just click on the gunbroker link, the listing has ended but you can still view it. One of our fellow members will be the new caretaker........

Erin

mrcvs on Antique 1885 High Wall in .40-70 S. S.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:38:57 +0000

Bert H. said

mrcvs said
I based my evaluation based on recent sales. These three examples have more condition and are in generally more desirable chamberings and didn’t bring outrageous prices. Also, replacement components not present.
https://live.amoskeagauction.com/lot-details/index/catalog/135/lot/102245/Winchester-Model-1885-High-Wall-Rifle?url=%2Fauctions%2Fcatalog%2Fid%2F135%3Fpage%3D1%26view%3Dlist%26catm%3D2%26order%3Dorder_num%26xclosed%3D0%26featured%3D0%26key%3DWinchester%2B1885
Hammer price plus buyer’s premium $1573
https://live.amoskeagauction.com/lot-details/index/catalog/135/lot/101234/Winchester-Model-1885-Low-Wall-Sporting-Rifle?url=%2Fauctions%2Fcatalog%2Fid%2F135%3Fpage%3D1%26view%3Dlist%26catm%3D2%26order%3Dorder_num%26xclosed%3D0%26featured%3D0%26key%3DWinchester%2B1885
Hammwr price plus buyer’s premium $1936
https://live.amoskeagauction.com/lot-details/index/catalog/135/lot/101208/Fine-Winchester-Model-1885-Low-Wall-Rifle?url=%2Fauctions%2Fcatalog%2Fid%2F135%3Fpage%3D1%26view%3Dlist%26catm%3D2%26order%3Dorder_num%26xclosed%3D0%26featured%3D0%26key%3DWinchester%2B1885
Hammwr price plus buyer’s premium $2783
This doesn’t mean I’m right but examples of recent sales. You can still get a lot of Winchester 1885 Single Shot rifle for not a tremendous amount of money:

It is unrealistic to compare sales prices of small bore low-wall Single Shot rifles to a large bore high-wall rifle. It is almost an "apples vs. oranges" comparison.
Bert

Okay, understood. I guess I tend to value condition more than whether or not a rifle is high wall or low wall.

Yes, in today’s market, I agree parts alone would be at least $1,000, however.

Bert H. on Antique 1885 High Wall in .40-70 S. S.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:05:13 +0000

mrcvs said
I based my evaluation based on recent sales. These three examples have more condition and are in generally more desirable chamberings and didn’t bring outrageous prices. Also, replacement components not present.
https://live.amoskeagauction.com/lot-details/index/catalog/135/lot/102245/Winchester-Model-1885-High-Wall-Rifle?url=%2Fauctions%2Fcatalog%2Fid%2F135%3Fpage%3D1%26view%3Dlist%26catm%3D2%26order%3Dorder_num%26xclosed%3D0%26featured%3D0%26key%3DWinchester%2B1885
Hammer price plus buyer’s premium $1573
https://live.amoskeagauction.com/lot-details/index/catalog/135/lot/101234/Winchester-Model-1885-Low-Wall-Sporting-Rifle?url=%2Fauctions%2Fcatalog%2Fid%2F135%3Fpage%3D1%26view%3Dlist%26catm%3D2%26order%3Dorder_num%26xclosed%3D0%26featured%3D0%26key%3DWinchester%2B1885
Hammwr price plus buyer’s premium $1936
https://live.amoskeagauction.com/lot-details/index/catalog/135/lot/101208/Fine-Winchester-Model-1885-Low-Wall-Rifle?url=%2Fauctions%2Fcatalog%2Fid%2F135%3Fpage%3D1%26view%3Dlist%26catm%3D2%26order%3Dorder_num%26xclosed%3D0%26featured%3D0%26key%3DWinchester%2B1885
Hammwr price plus buyer’s premium $2783
This doesn’t mean I’m right but examples of recent sales. You can still get a lot of Winchester 1885 Single Shot rifle for not a tremendous amount of money:

It is unrealistic to compare sales prices of small bore low-wall Single Shot rifles to a large bore high-wall rifle. It is almost an "apples vs. oranges" comparison.

Bert

Chuck on For all you trench gun guys

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:50:41 +0000

Erin Grivicich said
SOLD

I have a WWI era Mills military 12 gauge shell belt for your consideration. I tried to list it on this site first but my pics were way oversize and it's beyond my computer skills to rectify that situation. If you want this item, send me a quick email (aaron21x2@yahoo.com) and I will kill the GB listing (as long as there are no bids on it).
Winchester model 1897 12 WWI cartridge belt - Other Shotgun Accessories & Parts at GunBroker.com : 1170569036

That's cool. Wish I had seen it. I've been looking for the WW I shotgun bag for a long time. I have never seen the belt before. By WW II through Viet Nam they were using detachable pouches on a belt.

mrcvs on Antique 1885 High Wall in .40-70 S. S.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:39:08 +0000

I based my evaluation based on recent sales. These three examples have more condition and are in generally more desirable chamberings and didn’t bring outrageous prices. Also, replacement components not present.

https://live.amoskeagauction.com/lot-details/index/catalog/135/lot/102245/Winchester-Model-1885-High-Wall-Rifle?url=%2Fauctions%2Fcatalog%2Fid%2F135%3Fpage%3D1%26view%3Dlist%26catm%3D2%26order%3Dorder_num%26xclosed%3D0%26featured%3D0%26key%3DWinchester%2B1885

Hammer price plus buyer’s premium $1573

https://live.amoskeagauction.com/lot-details/index/catalog/135/lot/101234/Winchester-Model-1885-Low-Wall-Sporting-Rifle?url=%2Fauctions%2Fcatalog%2Fid%2F135%3Fpage%3D1%26view%3Dlist%26catm%3D2%26order%3Dorder_num%26xclosed%3D0%26featured%3D0%26key%3DWinchester%2B1885

Hammwr price plus buyer’s premium $1936

https://live.amoskeagauction.com/lot-details/index/catalog/135/lot/101208/Fine-Winchester-Model-1885-Low-Wall-Rifle?url=%2Fauctions%2Fcatalog%2Fid%2F135%3Fpage%3D1%26view%3Dlist%26catm%3D2%26order%3Dorder_num%26xclosed%3D0%26featured%3D0%26key%3DWinchester%2B1885

Hammwr price plus buyer’s premium $2783

This doesn’t mean I’m right but examples of recent sales. You can still get a lot of Winchester 1885 Single Shot rifle for not a tremendous amount of money:

Bert H. on Antique 1885 High Wall in .40-70 S. S.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:24:45 +0000

Do you still have the reloading tool and bullet mold?

Your old high-wall is easily worth $2,000 is just parts. Original fully complete & functional high-wall actions are worth $1,200 all by themself.

Bert

Cossack on Antique 1885 High Wall in .40-70 S. S.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:29:48 +0000

mrcvs said
If you are seriously interested in selling this, you need to put a $1200 or best offer and thank your lucky stars if someone offers you $1000 for it. That even might be a considerable stretch given it contains little to no case colouring and bluing left.
It has a replaced and refined barrel and it’s in a caliber that would be difficult to shoot affordably.
Sorry, but sometimes reality isn’t what you want it to be.

Thank for your input, although I would have appreciated that sort of reply more as a private message. I should clarify that the replacement barrel was replaced by Winchester early in the life of this rifle. I don't know how much of a difference that makes to a buyer.

My price was chosen by consulting Bert H. of this site, who also helped me determine the date of manufacture and the details of the barrel replacement. That said, I also realize that just because Bert suggests a price, doesn't mean that a buyer will appear who is ready to pay that price. I am certainly willing to deal and to acknowledge reality. That said, I am in no rush to sell. Therefore, I will keep your advice in mind but will probably try some things out before I drop the price that far.

In the meantime, I will consider any good faith offer.

Please see this thread for more info on the rifle: https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/1885-high-wall-in-40-70-s-s/

Commissioner on Want to sell. Winchester model 1892. Made in 1910. 90% original bluing. Great stock and forearm

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:39:51 +0000

I never touched the bluing. It is exactly as I bought it.

Commissioner on Want to sell. Winchester model 1892. Made in 1910. 90% original bluing. Great stock and forearm

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:36:41 +0000

I disagree. The stock is exactly where it always has been. It could not fit any better. Why are you nitpicking on this gun? Did you bid on it? Are you pissed that I made it the way I liked it? I have dozens of Winchesters. Many in pristine condition in almost all calibers and models. I like it the way it is and don’t care what you think.

MidwestCrisis on Want to sell. Winchester model 1892. Made in 1910. 90% original bluing. Great stock and forearm

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:32:23 +0000

Tedk said

Commissioner said
I did not affect the dimensions of the stock. It is exactly the same as I bought it.

Yes, but just removing the stock set disturbed a 115 year old factory wood-to-metal fit that is very difficult to duplicate

Polishing to a mirror finish and charcoal blueing caused the issue, Mark Douglas has some great videos on the cinnabar’s channel about their process. I’d like to see the receiver in natural light. I probably would have replaced the wood if I went that route. Someone here I don’t remember right now had them do a 86 I think, that turned out fantastic.

Tedk on Want to sell. Winchester model 1892. Made in 1910. 90% original bluing. Great stock and forearm

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:17:34 +0000

Commissioner said
I did not affect the dimensions of the stock. It is exactly the same as I bought it.

Yes, but just removing the stock set disturbed a 115 year old factory wood-to-metal fit that is very difficult to duplicate

Bill Hanzel on Want to sell. Winchester model 1892. Made in 1910. 90% original bluing. Great stock and forearm

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:48:21 +0000

Chuck, technically not anymore.

TXGunNut on Pics added pre-64 M70 358 Win Fwt barrel

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:45:09 +0000

Since the evidence doesn't support the mail order or take-off scenario is it possible this could be the result of some housecleaning of obsolete parts during the turbulent later years of Winchester or one of the subsequent owners? This wasn't a popular chambering so it's easy to imagine this barrel languishing in a parts bin.

Mike