Classic Arms Corp. Custom Winchester 1885 Takedown Two-Barrel Set 20/.577 Alex Henry & 20 Gauge Shotgun
Engraved escutcheon on top of the accessories and loading tools case.
30" knurled, flat-top, tapered, ovoid, heavy, Krieger, Henry-rifled barrel with integral raised-ramp front sight, 1 standing white-inlaid and 1 folding platinum-lined express sight. 30" round smoothbore barrel with solid, integral, knurled rib, ivory front bead, choked extra full. Both barrels shaped by Ralf Martini. Highly figured Circassian walnut stocks with two forends each with Alex Henry-style horn forend tips, casehardened-escutcheoned fire-blued crosspin fasteners, classic flat-top point-pattern checkering with mullered borders (wrapping fully under the forend), and a machined, knurled and engraved threaded breech cap for each barrel. Casehardened steel trapdoor pistol grip cap, beaded pancake cheekpiece, and pigskin-covered recoil pad. Original Winchester 1885 Thickside takedown action converted to blind-tang throughbolt system, with checkered custom single trigger and with bottom tang extended to grip cap, extensively engraved by Lee Griffiths with deep-incised scenes of the extinct giant Irish elk on each side of the receiver and a very fine Scottish heraldic Lion Rampant on the grip trapdoor. Pull: 14 1/2". Weight: 10lbs, 10oz as a rifle; 7lbs, 13oz as a shotgun. Barrels matted by Andy Wojtowycz on the original Winchester Custom Shop Rib/Barrel Matting Machine. All in oak and leather takedown trunk case by Ray Sterck, with leather-trimmer canvas overcase, fitted with accessories by John Millar including fluted horn-handled turnscrew, chamber brush and cleaning rod with tips, engraved-topped patchbox and crystal oil bottle, traditional brass bullet mold, sample cartridge & paper-patched bullets, and key. .22 Long Rifle chamber insert for 20/.577 barrel. A second, matching oak & leather case incudes an extensive selection of loading tools, supplies and accessories. $19,450..
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