Winchester Hi-wall questions.

Fazer1

WHile I am asking Winchester questions, thought I would add this. Looking at one of the hi-walls I have. It is a I believe second year production, 3 digit serial number, thick wall, octagonal top.

The chamber noting on the knoxform is different from all my other 1885's, it is more flowery, is this normal.I haven't been able to find a picture that matches.

Also there is no 3 in front of the fore end denoting the barrel weight. It is on the barrel under the sping though. Were they not always numbered early on or has it worn off.

Thanks for any help

Fazer1

This is a picture of the calibre marking. Sorry for the feet.

perry shooter

Stand by for BERT H and spider.

Bert H.

The caliber marking on your Model 1885 high-wall is correct. None of the real early production rifles had the barrel size stamped in a visible location.

Fazer1

Thanks for that Bert,

I just get a bit aprehensive when one doesn't match the rest.

chip

MG1890

I don't think that the sight elevator is correct for a 1885 vintage rifle??

He Dog

At least you didn't show off your boxers.

Bert H.

quote:Originally posted by MG1890
I don't think that the sight elevator is correct for a 1885 vintage rifle??


You are correct. Additionally, the barrel has been refinished.

Bert H.

quote:Originally posted by Fazer1
Thanks for that Bert,

I just get a bit aprehensive when one doesn't match the rest.

chip


What is the serial number on this rifle?

Fazer1

The number is 735

Bert H.

Serial 735 is listed as a 38-55, with a 28-inch #1 barrel. I have seen a number of the early rifles listed the same, and all of them have unmarked No. 3 barrels.