Incredible John Weyerts Panel Scene Engraved, Platinum Banded, Roger Kurtz Deluxe Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Single Shot Takedown Rifle Three Barrel Set with Ray Sterck Case and Tom Selleck Letter

Originally manufactured in 1908, this Winchester Model 1885 High Wall has been transformed into a breathtaking three-barrel deluxe set in classic Winchester factory style by master craftsman Roger Kurtz, with engraving by John Weyerts, a custom oak-and-leather case by Ray Sterck, and provenance documented by an included Tom Selleck letter.

• Original Winchester Model 1885 High Wall rifle manufactured in 1908
• Based on John Moses Browning’s celebrated single-shot design, prized in the American West for:
  • Simple, rugged construction
  • Dependable performance
  • Powerful chamberings
  • Excellent inherent accuracy
  • Longstanding use in hunting and target shooting well into the 20th century
• Subsequently and beautifully upgraded by master artisan Roger Kurtz into a dramatic, period factory-pattern deluxe configuration
• Configured as a highly desirable three-barrel set, evoking the kind of premium sporting rifle a gentleman hunter or prominent rancher might have carried and displayed on the frontier
• Included letter from famous Hollywood actor Tom Selleck states that:
  • The masterful restoration and upgrade work was performed by his friend Roger Kurtz
  • Kurtz was widely known for work considered about as close as possible to original Winchester factory craftsmanship
  • The period original sights on the barrels are part of the set
  • The engraving was executed by John Weyerts
  • The fitted case was made by Ray Sterck
• Extensively engraved by John Weyerts in elegant Winchester factory style:
  • Highly detailed American bison panel scene on the left side
  • Highly detailed grizzly bear panel scene on the right side
  • Extensive floral scroll engraving surrounding both game scenes
  • Decorative borders in the Winchester factory tradition
  • Engraving continues onto the lever
  • Engraving continues onto the buttplate
  • Engraving continues onto the takedown collars of all three barrels
• All three barrels are embellished to deluxe presentation standards:
  • Floral scrollwork panels on the barrel flats
  • Platinum inlaid bands at both the muzzle and breech
  • Styling reminiscent of Winchester’s legendary “One of One Thousand” rifles
  • Two-line Winchester address markings on the top flats
  • Caliber markings on the top flats
• Three included barrels, all desirable large-game chamberings:
  • .50 Express
  • .45-90 W.C.F.
  • .40-82 W.C.F.
• Barrel length and profile details:
  • .45-90 W.C.F. barrel measures 28 inches
  • .40-82 W.C.F. barrel measures 30 inches
  • .45-90 and .40-82 barrels are part-octagon, combining flat and round barrel styling
• Each barrel is fitted with premium period sighting equipment:
  • Period original Marble’s No. 3 Duplex blade front sight
  • Large flip-up white bead front sight feature
  • Very rare W.F. Sheard three-leaf folding rear sight
• Upper tang is fitted with a rare Lyman 103 windage-adjustable peep sight, offering refined aiming adjustment for precision shooting
• Receiver and stock markings:
  • Upper tang marked with the three-line model and trademark
  • Serial number located on the lower tang
  • Left side of the lower tang marked with assembly number “1053”
  • “1053” repeated in the stock inlet
  • “1053S” marked inside the buttplate
• Each of the three barrels has its own matching forearm:
  • Very finely figured wood
  • Factory-style H-pattern checkering
  • Schnabel tip forearm profile
  • Ebony insert at the forearm tip
• Stock configuration:
  • Finely figured pistol grip stock
  • Factory-style H-pattern checkering
  • Ebony insert at the base of the grip
  • Smooth steel shotgun buttplate
• Includes an incredible custom oak case by Ray Sterck:
  • Wrapped in tan leather
  • Green felt-lined interior
  • Fitted to house the entire three-barrel set
  • Includes an oil bottle
  • Includes an additional small canister
• Also includes ammunition for each barrel:
  • 20-count case of cartridges for the .50 Express barrel
  • 20-count case of cartridges for the .45-90 W.C.F. barrel
  • 20-count case of cartridges for the .40-82 W.C.F. barrel
• A remarkable collector-grade Winchester presentation set combining:
  • 1908 Winchester Model 1885 High Wall origins
  • John Moses Browning design heritage
  • Roger Kurtz craftsmanship
  • John Weyerts engraving
  • Tom Selleck-documented provenance
  • Ray Sterck fitted casework
  • Three highly desirable large-game calibers
  • Rare period sights
  • Deluxe “One of One Thousand”-inspired styling
  • Exceptional visual appeal and strong investment-grade collector desirability