1885 Winchester Question

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Steve S.

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For those that know; how many (total number) of escutcheons on the 1885 Winchester design? Thanks for your help.
 
I don't claim to know, but I am curious which specific version you have in mind?

I think (but don't know) that the classic high wall sporter forend usually had just the one escutcheon, and the later Miroku version with the forend hanger had two. I've also seen photos of versions with the forends fastened with horizontal tenons, barrel bands (e.g. Winder Musket), etc.
 
Just an original/ regular 1885 High Wall produced by Winchester. My 1874 Sharps has three (one left side of butt stock and two fore end). I am guessing that an 1885 High Wall has either one or two escutcheons to secure the fore end to the barrel (none on the butt stock).
 
Just an original/ regular 1885 High Wall produced by Winchester. My 1874 Sharps has three (one left side of butt stock and two fore end). I am guessing that an 1885 High Wall has either one or two escutcheons to secure the fore end to the barrel (none on the butt stock).

After some others have chimed in, let me know if you want a second opinion and I'll run this question past the guys at the American Single Shot Assn. forum.
 
I “think” that one (one only securing the fore arm) is correct. I was only able to locate one photo of an 1885 showing the underside of the fore arm - that one is the only I could see on an entire example. Thank you all for the help.
 
I've got 3 Ballard Rifle & Cartridge 1885 "replicas" which are accurate repros and they have 1 located in the forearm.
 
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