Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Hunter

About the Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Hunter

The Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Hunter is the centerfire variant of Browning's iconic falling-block single-shot rifle, featuring tall receiver side walls that fully enclose the breech and reinforce the action against high-pressure cartridges. Modern production by Miroku of Japan offers it in 12 calibers ranging from varmint rounds like .22-250 Remington up to .325 WSM and .300 Winchester Magnum. With a 28-inch full-octagon barrel, walnut stock, and finely adjustable trigger, the High Wall remains a favored platform for precision target shooting and traditional hunting.

The 'High Wall' nickname stuck because the receiver's tall sidewalls visually swallow the breech block and hammer when closed - Browning designed it that way to wring every last psi out of the strongest single-shot action of the 19th century. It became the rifle of choice for Schuetzen-style competition shooting in late 1800s America.

Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Hunter specifications

MSRP around $1,789.99. 28-inch full octagon barrel; weight 3,856 g (8 lb 8 oz); overall length 1,118 mm (44 in); length of pull 343 mm (13.5 in). No iron sights; drilled and tapped for scope mounts. Twist rates vary by caliber.