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Antique Winchester Model 1886 Deluxe Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:750.00 USD
Antique Winchester Model 1886 Deluxe Rifle
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Winchester Model 1886 Deluxe Lever Action Rifle, #47559, .45-70 CF cal., blued 26'' octagonal barrel, with dovetailed bead-blade front and buckhorn adjustable rear sights, is marked with maker's name and address on top flat, and ''45-70 W.C.F.'' at breech; blued tubular cartridge magazine; case hardened receiver (marked ''Model 1886'' on upper tang and with two-line 1884-85 patent dates on lower), nose cap, loop operating lever, and crescent buttplate; varnished deluxe-grain walnut checkered forend and pistol-grip buttstock checkered at wrist with buffalo horn (or ebony) insert below. Mfg'd 1890. Condition is very good. Barrel retains approx. 20% original blue on lower flats and protected areas, the balance of the metal shows a smooth overall gunmetal gray patina. Stocks have mild wear to checkering and scattered marks from age and use, show lovely grain and color and retain much of their varnish. Apparently this rifle was altered from a different caliber to the present .45-70, as the breech marking has been over-stamped. Action is smooth; bore shines with deep rifling. Est.: $1,500-$2,500. (Antique)