I have not seen an 1885 rimfire. That would make sense if the finish was cheaped out. I think, it would be reasonable to cut back on the finish if the price was dropped accordingly. And if not, then it should be a problem.
You never know. There are some buyers who honestly believe a matt finish is some hi-end anti glare hunting finish and the industry was quick to jump on that opportunity to cheap out the finish on many guns. Leopold to their credit, retains the gloss finish as an extra cost option. Honesty. If Leopold did not do that, they would be at a competitive disadvantage with everybody else with a cheapo matt finish and a big percentage of the buyers who dont care.
