^Lot 712a Winchester Model 1885 22 Short SN: 13918

Single shot falling block rifle manufactured circa 1887. Features 26” octagon barrel, buckhorn sights, crescent buttplate. Bore is good condition, might improve with cleaning. Barrel retains an even dark brownish colored bluing, slightly rough textured, with sharp edges at flats. Action is a medium brown color, darker away from edges, with slight rough texture from older pinprick patina. Wood is good serviceable condition, some staining to wood at forend & wrist, slight loss of wood at stock toe. Butt & forend appear to have a light coat of varnish added. Barrel lettering is sharp and deep. Condition is NRA Very Good ***Antique Firearm***