{"product_id":"custom-engraved-winchester-model-1885-high-wall-32-40-no-3-heavy-barrel-deluxe-walnut-tang-sight","title":"Custom Engraved Winchester Model 1885 High Wall – .32-40 – No. 3 Heavy Barrel – Deluxe Walnut – Tang Sight","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffered here is a beautifully customized Winchester Model 1885 High Wall single-shot rifle chambered in the classic .32-40 Winchester cartridge. This exceptional rifle features extensive decorative engraving, a Winchester No. 3 heavy barrel, deluxe checkered walnut furniture, a precision-style rear tang sight, and an ivory front sight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Winchester Model 1885 High Wall is one of the most celebrated American single-shot rifle designs, originally developed by John Moses Browning and manufactured by Winchester beginning in the 1880s. Its strong falling-block action became a favorite among target shooters, competitive marksmen, and custom rifle builders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular example stands apart from ordinary Model 1885 rifles thanks to its extensive custom craftsmanship and striking appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe receiver features beautiful engraving on both sides. One side displays an engraved stag within a circular game scene, surrounded by elaborate scrollwork, decorative borders, and finely textured backgrounds. The opposite side features extensive flowing scroll engraving with matching ornamental borders. Additional engraving extends around the receiver edges and adjoining metal surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Winchester No. 3 heavy barrel adds considerable character to this rifle. The barrel features additional decorative engraving, including the .32-40 caliber marking, and is fitted with an ivory front sight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA finely detailed adjustable rear tang sight complements the rifle’s traditional target configuration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe custom walnut furniture is particularly impressive. The stock features a beautifully shaped pistol grip, extensive fine checkering, a pronounced cheekpiece, and elegant carved contours. The matching forearm features attractive checkering and a slender, refined profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe metal buttplate is another outstanding feature, displaying decorative engraving across its upper section.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis rifle is in excellent overall condition, displaying a beautiful combination of craftsmanship, attractive wood, and well-preserved metal surfaces. The wood retains an appealing finish with only minor handling marks, while the engraving remains crisp and clearly defined.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bore is in excellent condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures and Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Winchester Repeating Arms Company\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eModel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1885 High Wall\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCaliber:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e .32-40 Winchester\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Falling-block single shot\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBarrel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Winchester No. 3 heavy barrel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTrigger:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Single trigger\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eReceiver:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Custom engraved on both sides\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEngraving:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stag game scene, extensive scrollwork, decorative borders, and textured backgrounds\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBarrel Decoration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Additional custom engraving\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFront Sight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ivory front sight\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRear Sight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Adjustable precision-style tang sight\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eStock:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Deluxe custom walnut with cheekpiece\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGrip:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Finely checkered pistol grip\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eForearm:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Custom checkered walnut\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eButtplate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Metal buttplate with decorative engraving\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBore:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Excellent\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOverall Condition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Excellent\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis custom Winchester High Wall presents exceptionally well, with an attractive combination of fine engraving, beautiful walnut furniture, and traditional target-rifle features.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe receiver engraving remains well defined, with attractive scrollwork and a detailed stag scene. The metal surfaces show light age-related patina and minor handling wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe walnut furniture retains a beautiful reddish-brown finish with attractive grain patterns. The fine checkering remains well defined, and the custom cheekpiece and pistol-grip contours give the rifle a distinctive appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Winchester No. 3 heavy barrel retains an attractive finish, and the additional barrel engraving complements the receiver decoration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bore is excellent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Winchester Model 1885 High Wall occupies an important place in American firearms history. Designed by John Moses Browning, the action earned an outstanding reputation among precision riflemen and became a preferred platform for custom sporting and target rifles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe .32-40 Winchester cartridge was particularly popular among late-19th- and early-20th-century target shooters and remains closely associated with the golden age of American single-shot rifle competition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustom rifles of this type reflect the craftsmanship and individuality of an era when talented gunsmiths and engravers transformed traditional Winchester actions into highly personalized sporting arms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its extensively engraved receiver, No. 3 heavy barrel, engraved buttplate, ivory front sight, adjustable tang sight, and deluxe walnut furniture, this rifle represents a particularly attractive example of the custom Winchester single-shot tradition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn outstanding addition to a collection of Winchester Model 1885 rifles, American single-shot target rifles, or finely customized sporting firearms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFREE SHIPPING TO YOUR FFL!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67954853085261,"sku":null,"price":4550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/IMG_1708.jpg?v=1794509274","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/custom-engraved-winchester-model-1885-high-wall-32-40-no-3-heavy-barrel-deluxe-walnut-tang-sight","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}