U.S. Marked WINCHESTER Model 1885 .22 Cal. WINDER Training C&R Musket-Rifle Scarce Example w/ U.S. Ordnance Flaming Bomb Marks

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U.S. Marked WINCHESTER Model 1885 .22 Cal. WINDER Training C&R Musket-Rifle

Scarce Example w/ U.S. Ordnance Flaming Bomb Marks

Here we present a C&R Winchester Model 1885 “Winder” Musket, chambered in .22 Short Rimfire, made circa 1918-19 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 Short 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 from 1918-1919. It was replaced shortly by bolt action .22s, as the bolt action was the action of the day. The rear sight is the original Lyman. The Winder musket was superseded by the 1922 Model bolt-action training rifle.

The overall condition is very good. Original finish/patina. Excellent action. Bright, sharply rifled bore. The stock is solid and has been varnished. Very nice Lyman rear sight. A great single shot .22 Short rifle with US Ordnance markings!

This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Barrel is 28 inches.

Caliber: .22 Short

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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$1800
#228083