1917 mfr. WINCHESTER Model 1885 .22 LR WINDER Rifle Musket C&R GREAT WAR WWI .22 Long Rifle MILITARY TRAINER

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1917 mfr. WINCHESTER Model 1885 .22 LR WINDER Rifle Musket C&R GREAT WAR WWI

.22 Long Rifle MILITARY TRAINER

Here we present a C&R Winchester Model 1885 “Winder” Musket, chambered in .22 Long Rifle, made circa 1917 in New Haven, Connecticut. Ironically, this was Winchester’s first single shot rifle, the company having been founded on its winning lever action repeater design. John Moses Browning, the famed gun designer who forever changed the firearms landscape, began his career with this rifle in the 19^th Century before dominating the world scene in the 20^th Century.

This example is one variant known as the “Winder Musket”, which was heavily influenced by Colonel C. B. Winder for use as a training rifle for troops. The idea was that it be a full-sized rifle chambered in .22 Rimfire so that the trainee would get the weight and feel of a rifle of heavier caliber and the recoil and thrift of .22 Rimfire. This rifle was one of only about 11,000 to be purchased by the U.S. Ordnance Department. It was replaced shortly by bolt action .22s, as the bolt action was the action of the day. The Winder musket was superseded by the 1922 Model bolt-action training rifle.

The overall condition is very good. Original blue finish. The action is excellent. The bore is bright with strong rifling. The stock is solid with signs of use.

Own the original! This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Barrel is 28 inches.

Caliber: .22 Long Rifle

Overall condition as seen in photos.

Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.

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$1600
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