Winchester 1885 High Wall Hunter .22-250 Remington Blued Rifle

Q: Is there a hammer extension for an 1885 Winchester Hunter (High Wall model made in Japan) available? A hammer extension is needed to safely handle this rifle when equipped with a rifle scope. Thank you for the effort and cooperation in providing this information. Reference: http://www.winchesterguns.com/products/rifles/model-1885/model-1885-current-products/model-1885-high-wall-hunter.html

Q: What is the rate of twist of the rifling in this rifle's barrel? The Winchester website (http://www.winchesterguns.com/products/rifles/model-1885.html) shows only a general description. Thanks for the effort and cooperation in providing this information.

Q: This is to advise that Grovtec states the following w/ regard to THIS RIFLE, and others made by manufacturers under the same/similar patent: ***"The design of the 1885 rifle makes the hammer recede into the receiver when the lever is opened. You cannot use a hammer extension on any 1885 rifle.[sic]"*** This information is given so that purchasers of such rifles may/can avoid introducing a possible hazardous condition to said firearm(s). Please refer to https://grovtec.com/pages/contact .