ITEM # 173
Custom Winchester Model 1885 Thickside High Wall Rifle by J.A. Clerke

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serial #4150 (under barrel), .225 Winchester, 27 1/2" round barrel with a bright excellent bore marked on top left side "J.A. CLERKE". The action of his rifle has been custom engraved with panel scene left depicting prairie dog and panel scene right depicting bird standing on post. The barrel is finished in satin blue and the action in satin gray, both retain 97% of that finish. The barrel is equipped with scope blocks and there is a single hole drilled and tapped with filler screw centered between the blocks. The rifle is fitted with lovely custom Circassian walnut checkered pistol grip stocks featuring a nice cheekpiece and beautifully fitted Neidner buttplate. The stocks rate excellent plus with a nice oil finish and just one small chip from left top side of forend. Rifle is equipped with an antique Winchester windgauge front sight with spirit level and a nice quality 20th-century windage adjustable midrange vernier tang peep sight. Rifle comes with reloading dies, bullets and empty brass cases. A lovely custom high wall. (1915-28) [Ray Day Collection] (3000/5000) SOLD FOR $3162.50