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Category - Winchester Rifles - Semi-Auto Pre-War - Winchester Rifles

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Winchester Rifles - Semi-Auto Pre-War
Winchester Rifles

Special Order Winchester 1905 Deluxe Chambered in .32 Self Loading, Made 1909 with XXX Walnut

Description:
Guns by Sally-always the best for less. We are super proud to offer this model 1905 decked out in deluxe trim. While mostly overlooked by collectors, this model was the first of the early "self loading" centerfire Winchesters. Most were plain Jane workhorse guns, and to find a special order deluxe is exceedingly rare. What makes this gun even more desirable is that only the early deluxe versions had a factory grip cap. Also, like the lever guns, the model designation changed from 1905 to 05. The top tang of this  stunning rifle is clearly marked "Model 1905 S.L.". Made in the tear of our Lord 1909, it is hard to believe this beauty is 115 years old. The original blue is mostly deep and rich, with some thinning and drifting to patina. The stampings are clear and sharp. The highly figured checkered walnut is gorgeous, with some light compressions and handling marks. The bore of the 20 inch barrel is very bright, with great rifling' The icing on the cake is that she is chambered in .32 Self Loading, arguably the rarest of the calibers for all the semi automatic models.  The design of this autoloader is remarkable. The forward facing plunger opens the bolt, there is a cross bolt safety, and the takedown knob is held tight by a spring loaded button. She takes down in less than 10 seconds, and locks up tight again just as fast. The locking ring on the barrel in front of the forend cap is easy to remove and allows disassembly. Used in WWI by the US, Russia, France, and Great Britain, it was chosen for its compact size and hard hitting bullets. It is about the size of an M1 carbine, yet has the energy of a 30-30.  If you are the Winchester collector that thought you had one of everything, this gun may give you cause to pause and reconsider. I have searched the market, and there are no other for sale anywhere. Even the Winchester book, chock full of every deluxe model Winchester ever made, has nothing like this one photographed. If you have been looking for the right Winchester Self Loading, but want the added clout of a verified deluxe, then look no further.

Price: $4,500.00                     Buy Now

Curio/Relic: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .32 Winchester Self-Loading