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18GA-1 1886 WINCHESTER SRC #176836

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:4,000.00 USD Estimated At:8,000.00 - 16,000.00 USD
18GA-1 1886 WINCHESTER SRC #176836
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1886 Winchester Saddle Ring Carbine in .45-70 caliber with factory letter stating ‘Received in warehouse June 1, 1900 shipped June 5, 1900 with 1 other arm, to order 176836. This carbine remains in very goodplus to almost fine condition. 85%-95% original blue on the barrel and magazine tube showing some minor scratches, losses and beginning erosion. Sharp address and caliber markings. The frame shows 10%-30% case colors going to silver gray with some rainbow hues where protected particularly on the bottom of the tang under lever and back of the frame. Original carbine rear sight showing 60% bright blue and front sight shows Lyman blade in original base. The butt plate shows matching silver gray patina with hint of case colors. The wood is very good plus with minor imperfections. Very bright bore with good rifling. 85%-90% original blue on boltand 50% thinning on the loading gate. Sling swivel eyelets for hook type sling added probably when returned to the factory. A strong carbine in desirable caliber that is considerably above average and from a major