Winchester Repeating Arms Company · Rifle · In Production · 1885
| Weight (empty) | 3855 g (136.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1118 mm (44.02") |
| Barrel Length | 711 mm (27.99") |
| Magazine Capacity | 1 rounds |
| Action Type | Falling Block |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Effective Range | 500 m (547 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
Primary Caliber: .45-70 Government
The Winchester Model 1885 is a single-shot falling-block rifle and the very first commercial design by John Moses Browning. Originally patented in 1879 and adopted by Winchester in 1885, the rifle was offered in High Wall and Low Wall configurations to suit a vast range of cartridges, from .22 rimfire pistol rounds up to massive black-powder buffalo cartridges. Renowned for one of the strongest single-shot actions ever built, it dominated late-19th-century target shooting and remains in producti...
Country of Origin: United States
Designer: John Moses Browning