1885 win.& the military

[Uncle Bruce]

I am interested in shooting a military cast bullet match and would like to know if anyone knows if the 1885 win . was ever used by any military branch, even if it was a target match team.
Thanks for the looks.
Uncle Bruce

 

[dellet]

The easy answer is the Winder Musket training rifle. 22 rimfire.

The harder one to find are a few chambered in 30-06 rimmed made specifically for the 1913 Palma match, First Camp Perry Match, and some international matches.

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winchestercollector.org

 

[Old Navy]

The Germans did and maybe still do make ammo designated 30-06R.

 

[Uncle Bruce]

The Germans did and maybe still do make ammo designated 30-06R.

I already have the rifle. I need to know if anyone used it so if it will qualify in a sanctioned military match.

 

[Old Navy]

I already have the rifle. I need to know if anyone used it so if it will qualify in a sanctioned military match.

Post 2 above answered your question.