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Aussie_Hunter Full Member Offline Posts: 193 Location: Hervey Bay,Queensland Joined: Jul 7^th, 2008	Winchester 1885 32/20 Low Wall Oct 9^th, 2014 at 3:56am	Print Post
	Just collected another nice example with a "heavy "octagonal barrel. There are a number of stamps on the barrel, starting from the breach an oblong with what seems to be a W with a vertical line through it, then on the right hand side 32WCF. Under the woodwork are the markings X2 W.C.F.then VP in an oblong then P in a circle. In front of the woodwork is what appears to be 1 on the bottom of the barrel.It has the normal Winchester stamps on the top strap and serial no. under(116283). The rear sight is the one with a screw holding the fine sight element in and the front sight has the crossbar in its own dovetail with the blade as a separate piece. The foreend has a schnarbel horn inlay. Attaching photos (hopefully), any info greatly appreciated. David A.ps. cant get photos to post will try again tomorrow.D
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Old-Win Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1692 Location: Minnesota Joined: Nov 24^th, 2005	Re: Winchester 1885 32/20 Low Wall Reply #1 - Oct 9^th, 2014 at 11:07am	Print Post
	It looks like you have found a late model low wall in 32WCF and also known as the 32-20. The VP stands for viewed and proofed and the p in the circle is another proof mark. The number 1 is the weight of the barrel which is the lightest barrel Winchester made. If there is an A at the tip of the lower tang; that indicates it is a coil spring action. If no A, then a it's a leaf spring action. I suspect yours is a coil spring by the serial number but I have seen leaf spring models mixed in that serial number range. Sights sound pretty standard. It should be a pretty handy little rifle. Bob


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Aussie_Hunter Full Member Offline Posts: 193 Location: Hervey Bay,Queensland Joined: Jul 7^th, 2008	Re: Winchester 1885 32/20 Low Wall Reply #2 - Oct 9^th, 2014 at 6:58pm	Print Post
	Bob, thank you for your info, yes it is a coil spring and a pleasure to shoot. Thanks again David A.


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marlinguy Frequent Elocutionist Offline Ballards may be weaker, but they sure are neater! Posts: 16289 Location: Oregon Joined: Feb 2^nd, 2009	Re: Winchester 1885 32/20 Low Wall Reply #3 - Oct 10^th, 2014 at 11:45am	Print Post
	A #1 weight barrel would be pretty standard for a .32-20, and not really considered a "heavy" barrel. Anything larger, like a #2, #3, etc. would be a heavy barrel for one in .32-20 caliber.

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BP Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 8039 Location: Westside Joined: Aug 27^th, 2006	Re: Winchester 1885 32/20 Low Wall Reply #4 - Oct 10^th, 2014 at 8:29pm	Print Post
	From the looks of the photo5 picture, I think the front sight was installed 180 out from standard.

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Aussie_Hunter Full Member Offline Posts: 193 Location: Hervey Bay,Queensland Joined: Jul 7^th, 2008	Re: Winchester 1885 32/20 Low Wall Reply #5 - Oct 15^th, 2014 at 7:49pm	Print Post
	BP, what do you mean by 180 out of standard ?? thanks David A. (Aussie Hunter)


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DWT1885 Senior Forum Member Offline Posts: 402 Location: New Jersey Joined: Nov 25^th, 2010	Re: Winchester 1885 32/20 Low Wall Reply #6 - Oct 15^th, 2014 at 10:29pm	Print Post
	I think what he means is that the sight was put in backwards. Dale.

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BP Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 8039 Location: Westside Joined: Aug 27^th, 2006	Re: Winchester 1885 32/20 Low Wall Reply #7 - Oct 18^th, 2014 at 9:30pm	Print Post
	Yep. Thats another way of sayin' it.

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westerner Frequent Elocutionist Offline deleted posts and threads record holder. Posts: 11521 Location: Why, out West of course Joined: May 29^th, 2006	Re: Winchester 1885 32/20 Low Wall Reply #8 - Oct 21^st, 2014 at 6:52am	Print Post
	Looks correct to me. Joe.

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marlinguy Frequent Elocutionist Offline Ballards may be weaker, but they sure are neater! Posts: 16289 Location: Oregon Joined: Feb 2^nd, 2009	Re: Winchester 1885 32/20 Low Wall Reply #9 - Oct 21^st, 2014 at 11:26am	Print Post
	westerner wrote on Oct 21^st, 2014 at 6:52am: Looks correct to me. Joe. High part of the front sight should be towards the rear.

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Ciao998 Senior Forum Member Offline Posts: 263 Location: Kennewick, WA Joined: Oct 23^rd, 2013	Re: Winchester 1885 32/20 Low Wall Reply #10 - Oct 22^nd, 2014 at 7:04am	Print Post
	Nm. Lol


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firearmdoc Full Member Offline Posts: 198 Joined: May 19^th, 2013	Re: Winchester 1885 32/20 Low Wall Reply #11 - Oct 22^nd, 2014 at 8:34pm	Print Post
	The P in the circle would indicate that it was a mail order barrel and was fitted outside of the factory. Jesse


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Aussie_Hunter Full Member Offline Posts: 193 Location: Hervey Bay,Queensland Joined: Jul 7^th, 2008	Re: Winchester 1885 32/20 Low Wall Reply #12 - Oct 24^th, 2014 at 8:23pm	Print Post
	Thank you all for your information, will get the front sight switched around so it is in its proper position, David A.


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