Winchester Repeating Arms 1885 Centerfire - Manual (Page 6)

14. Never alter any parts of your gun. Any alter-
ations or adjustments that may become necessary to
the operating mechanism should be performed by a
qualified gunsmith.
15. Hunting from elevated surfaces such as tree
stands is dangerous. Doing so may increase the risk of
handling any firearm. Always make certain that the
stand being used is safe, sturdy and stable. Always
make certain your firearm is unloaded when it is
being taken up and down from the stand. Always
make certain that your firearm is not dropped from
the stand or dropped while it is being taken up or
down from the stand.
16. Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas,
cleaning firearms, or handling ammunition may result
in exposure to lead and other substances known to
cause birth defects, reproductive harm and other
serious physical injury. Have adequate ventilation at
all times. Wash hands thoroughly after exposure.
G ENERAL D ESCRIPTION
With the introduction of the 1885, the world of
single shots was given a welcome addition.
In 1885 competitive target shooting in America had
the stature professional golf has today. Huge matches
were held at places like Creedmore, New York.
Spectators would number in the thousands. The 1885
was uniquely suited to the long range accuracy
shooting of the day.
It didn’t take long for hunters to embrace the 1885
because of the challenge of hunting with a single shot
and the wide variety of hunting chamberings available.
Although other single shots had proceeded it, a new
standard was set. Over the years it has certainly
appeared that the original Winchester Single Shot 1885
could not be improved upon. It was very close to
perfection when it was first made and remains so today.
Figure 1 covers the general features and benefits of
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