^Lot 113 Antique Thickside Deluxe Winchester 1885 Highwall Rifle in 30 N.S. Caliber

Made by Winchester Repeating Arms in 1896. Winchester steel blued 30" round No. 3 weight barrel with Globe front sight and three leaf notch express sight with Winchester two line address and chambered in "30 N.S.", Letter states rifle was chambered for "30 Gov.", which is 30-40 Krag. Could "N.S." stand for "Nickel Steel"? No information could be found on this marking. Case-hardened "Thickside" action with close set double set trigger and standard lever. Deluxe checkered pistol grip stock with Swiss cheekpiece, Swiss butt plate and Winchester hard rubber grip cap. Matching Select walnut checkered Schnabel splinter forearm with ebony inlay. Comes with Cody Research verifying all options except butt plate and sights which are not mentioned. butt plate is interestingly drilled for what looks to be a "Heel" sight of Ballard dimensions. J.T. Livengood Collection. CALIBER: 30 N.S. (30-40 Krag). S/N: 75287. FFL STATUS: Antique.
CONDITION
Overall 90% fading blue with freckling from poor storage. Action has turned a brown patina. Wood has dark faded appearance with a gouge in right grip and normal wear and tear. Good bore with sticky mechanics.