Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Hunter Limited Series, 6mm Creedmoor, 28 in Full-Octagon Barrel, Single-Shot Falling-Block
This Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Hunter Limited Series is a single-shot, falling-block rifle chambered in 6mm Creedmoor with a 28 in full-octagon steel barrel. Produced by Miroku in Japan, it features a two-tone steel receiver with polished bright side flats and blued top and bottom surfaces (lever and tangs blued), walnut furniture with cut checkering, and a Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad. It comes in excellent condition with installed cross-slot scope bases and complete scope rings, along with the original factory box with matching label.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Aside from a couple of minuscule scratches, this rifle is in fantastic shape.
What’s Included
- Original Winchester factory box with matching serial label
- Two cross-slot scope bases with complete scope rings (installed)
The High Wall Hunter Limited Series pairs the classic 1885 falling-block action with a modern 6mm Creedmoor chambering. The high wall receiver with tall sidewalls and external hammer follows the traditional profile while delivering precise single-shot operation. Capacity is 1 round.
Its 28 in full-octagon steel barrel is blued, recessed at the crown, and drilled and tapped, with no iron sights. The barrel is marked "WINCHESTER. MODEL 1885 CAL. 6MM CREEDMOOR ONLY," and two cross-slot scope bases with complete scope rings are already installed.
The walnut buttstock and forend feature cut-style checkering and a straight comb for a steady hold. A Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad and sling swivel studs front and rear add practical touches. The underside forearm hanger plate is marked "WINCHESTER."
This Limited Series rifle is identified by Winchester catalog code 534112291, with the factory carton label indicating manufacture by Miroku, Japan. It presents as a well-executed blend of traditional 1885 design and contemporary chambering in a clean, collectible configuration.