The 1885 was a welcome addition to the single-shot market when it was first introduced. The 1885 was specially designed for the long-distance, precise shooting of the time. The 1885 Single Shot was John Moses Browning's first and, possibly, one of his best designs. The Single Shot was renamed the Model 1885 Winchester when the relationship between John and the company officially started in 1885. The Winchester 1885 rifles of today have seen very slight changes since those times, all for the better. The spectacular falling-block movement is still present. The amazing accuracy of the precise barrel has earned its fame. Modern triggers have a sharp, clean (adjustable) break that surpasses the original. You are a candidate for a Winchester 1885 if you love the precision of a superb rifle that imposes a level of seriousness with each shot fired and the idea of "one shot, one kill." In most cases, having a single-shot rifle gives certain benefits over contemporary repeaters and is not at all a disadvantage. The main benefit is a longer barrel with a comparable overall length. Additionally, compared to their repeating counterparts, many one-shooters are a little bit lighter and simpler to transport. The Model 1885 is a shining illustration of why so many people still hold John Moses Browning in such high regard. The rifle is still produced and used by skilled shooters and hunters more than 130 years after it was first invented.