1885 Low Wall

[Firpo]

I first thought maybe WRF too but with it having the same dimensions as the WMR except length I’d expect it to result in that same bulging. Second look at the fired case and I’m seeing where it looks to have actually been past the chamber when fired. That’s a no no. How about taking another casting only this time try and grab some of the rifling? Also give us some dimensions to work with so we can help look things up. Lastly how about a picture of the base of the fired case just for general SOP?

 

[ChrisWilson]

No the block has 22 on it and its definitely a rim fire. Hornet won't fit, I tried, I have a high wall 22 hornet.

 

[Snattlerake]

It looks like a 22 Hornet, but you said it wasn't.

 

[Snattlerake]

Maybe it is a poor attempt at chambering a 22 Hornet. They didn't quite make it or quit trying for some reason.

 

[Okie4570]

Folks from that era like to store things in the butt stock. Have you pulled the butt plate off and looked inside? I know folks who've found hunting licenses, cigarettes, matches, extra ammo, etc in there lol. Both times the ones with extra ammo, the ammo was wrapped in a rag to keep them from rattling.

 

[Chuckie]

Folks from that era like to store things in the butt stock. Have you pulled the butt plate off and looked inside? I know folks who've found hunting licenses, cigarettes, matches, extra ammo, etc in there lol. Both times the ones with extra ammo, the ammo was wrapped in a rag to keep them from rattling.

Calling @Hickock45 for identification, you're wanted on the range!!

 

[Snattlerake]

Possibly foreign?

 

[ChrisWilson]

Yes I took buttplate off when I gave it it’s initial cleaning, stock is solid and nothing under buttplate.

 

[Okie4570]

Yes I took buttplate off when I gave it it’s initial cleaning, stock is solid and nothing under buttplate.

Darn lol.

 

[Catt57]

Not sure of this helps...

Winchester Model 1885

The Winchester Model 1885, officially known as the Single Shot Rifle,[1] was an American single-shot falling block target shooting rifle designed by John Browning in 1878 and produced from 1885 to 1920 by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company. Notable as being John Browning's first design, the...

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Over its long production run, the Model 1885 was chambered in a total of ninety-one different calibers; a non-exhaustive list is provided below. .22 Short was the most popular caliber choice, while .32 Ideal was the least popular.

CALIBER​

Various
.22 CB
.22 Extra Long
.22 Long
.22 Long Rifle
.22 Short
.22 Winchester Centerfire
.236 USN Rimmed
.236 USN Rimless
.25 Stevens
.25 Winchester Centerfire
.25-35 Winchester
.30-03
.30-06 Springfield
.30-30 Winchester
.30-40 Krag
.303 British
.32 S&W
.32 S&W Long
.32 Extra Long
.32 Short Rimfire
.32 Long Rimfire
.32-20 Winchester
.32 Winchester Special
.32 Ideal
.32-40 Ballard
.33 Winchester
.35 Winchester
.38-40 Winchester
.38 Short Colt
.38 Long Colt
.38 Special
.38-55 Extra Long
.38-55 Winchester
.38-56 Winchester Centerfire
.38-72 Winchester
.38 Express
.40 Express
.40-50 Sharps Straight
.40-60 Winchester
.40-60 Marlin
.40-65 Winchester
.40-70 Sharps Straight
.40-70 Ballard
.40-82 Winchester Centerfire
.40-90 Ballard
.40-90 Sharps Straight
.405 Winchester
.43 Spanish
.43 Winchester Centerfire
.44 Comblain
.44-40 Winchester
.45 Express
.45 Sharps
.45-50 Winchester Centerfire
.45-70 Government
.45-75 Winchester
.45-90 Sharps
.45-90 BPCR
.45-95 Express
.45-100 Sharps Straight
.45-120 Sharps
.455 Webley
.50 Eley
.50-90 Sharps
.50-95 Express
.50-100 Express
.50-110 Winchester
.577 Nitro Express
7×57mm Mauser
20 gauge
Various others