Fine Modern & Antique Guns - March 2016 : Sale A0316 Lot 1218 - S1
WINCHESTER A CUSTOM .225 WIN. MODEL 1885 HIGH-WALL FALLING BLOCK SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 139149,

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WINCHESTER
A CUSTOM .225 WIN. 'MODEL 1885 HIGH-WALL' FALLING BLOCK SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 139149,
26in. heavy unsighted nitro reproved barrel with gold detailing at the muzzle and breech ends, the left side stamped 'KEN EYSTER HERITAGE GUNSMITHS 225 WINCHESTER', and with telescopic sight mount rails, black action carved in relief with acanthus scrollwork and with central vignettes of wildlife, carved in relief and inlaid in gold, the left side with a pair of beavers, on the right a bird of prey attacking a gopher, the top tang with 'REG IN US PAT OFF. TRADE MARK' and central gold-inlaid 'WINCHESTER' detail, the triggerguard tang gold-inlaid with the serial number, beavertail fore-end, 14in. pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, sling eyes and chequered steel buttplate, weight 8lb. 15oz.

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Estimate £700-900

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