1885 winchester

dodge69

January 23, 2014 04:08

Bert, this is for you. I was in a gun shop across the river in Hood River Or. today, and put my paws on a 1885 in 32 Rimfire. It's in beautiful shape, probably 85-90%, tang sight(Lyman?). I didn"t know they were made in that caliber. I have 2 Stevens favorite's in 32 Rimfire, one with a 150 # and the other with a 560 #. I would have bought the 85 if it would have been in just about any other caliber, shells are just to spendy and hard to find, probably why it's in such good shape. Anyway I thought you might like to know. Had it been a 32-20 or 38-55 it would have come home. W.D.

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  dodge69

  January 23, 2014 04:08

  I recently picked up my first antique Winchester. It is a low-wall Model 1885 in a 25-20 S.S. caliber, and has a #1 octagon bbl. Anyone else have one? I haven't see many discussed here or on the other sites in this caliber. I really like the gun and could use some help with values. This could also be habit-forming, even though I have never been much into the old stuff! HELP!!

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  dodge69

  January 23, 2014 05:18

  sorry Redmans will no longer do the 1885.

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  tsr1965

  January 23, 2014 05:55

  With the proper equipment, meaning a drill bit with guide, that is long enough, you can purchase a liner, and do it yourself, for reasonably inexpensive. The job you do, will determine if it is cheap or not.
  
  Most 22 LR reline's, today are epoxied in. Barrel liner's like this...
  quote:http://www.midwayusa.com/product/129341/callahan-barrel-liner-22-caliber-rimfire-5-16-outside-diameter-1-in-16-twist-26-chrome-moly
  ...one are inexpensive, and with the epoxy and bit, you should be well under $100.00. Oh, and yes, you should cut it and crown it before you epoxy it in place.
  
  Best

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