Original U.S. Winchester Model 1885 "High Wall" .40-82 Single Shot Rifle with Special Order 30" Barrel made in 1888 - Serial 29579 Bira Gun and the silver bullion front

and the silver bullion front side showing some wear and oxidation

probably by about 2 inches

15 men of the US Navy were awarded the Medal of Honor for their heroics that fateful morning

The holster retains its original knob and leather securing strap

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1885 "High Wall" .40-82 Single Shot Rifle with Special Order 30" Barrel made in 1888 - Serial 29579 Bira Gun and the silver bullion frontOriginal Item: Only One Available. While the idea of Winchester "Repeating" Arms Co. making a single shot rifle is somewhat ironic, the rapidly growing "match shooting" market was too lucrative to for the company ignore. Rather than design a new gun from scratch, Thomas G. Bennett, Vice President and General Manager, looked for a patented single shot design that the company could produce. What he found when he traveled to Ogden, Utah however was far