BudsGunShop.com - winchester 1885

the Winchester is a replica of a old falling block single shot rifle the ruger is a much stronger modern design single shot rifle for a shooter I would choose the Ruger every time

The Ruger is comparable to the Winchester and is a solid replica Lawrence. Winchester of course has more time and experience in the internal component development of this type of rifle. Either will serve you well but, it would be the Winchester for me personally.