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    Winchester 45-70 High Wall Musket

    How rare would a Winchester High Wall musket chambered for the 45-70 be?? An original, the one Iv seen was made in 1888. Anybody in here that know? I know you can`t find them under each stone arround your house, but how rare are they?

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    They are extremely rare! There were almost 140,000 Winchester Model 1885 (High & Low Wall) rifles made from 1885-1920. Very few ended up being the High Wall Musket version chambered in .45-70. I see the listed in auctions on occasion selling for around $2000 USD or more. They are very desirable! You may be looking for a long time.

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    What is the difference between a High/Low Wall?
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    Quote Originally Posted by l921428x View Post
    What is the difference between a High/Low Wall?


    1885 Low Wall




    1885 High Wall

    The High Wall receiver was designed to handle much higher pressures. These were originally chamered in .45-70 or 45-90 as well as many other calibers. The High Wall action is considered one of the strongest actions ever designed, thanks to John Browning. The Low Wall version was typically chambered in lower pressure calibers like the .38-40 or .44-40. Hope this helps!

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    Yes It did Steve. High psi, low psi.
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    Thanks Steve. I knew I could count on your knowledge. Wonder if the stock is more or less like the Springfield stock. I couldn't see from the images. Front barrel band and cap was missing. Rear sight too. I like the looks of a big musket, might bring it home.
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