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Deluxe Spec. Order Winchester Model 1886 Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:11,000.00 USD Estimated At:12,000.00 - 18,000.00 USD
Deluxe Spec. Order Winchester Model 1886 Rifle
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Deluxe Special Order Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle, with rare 29'' octagon barrel, #64739, .45-70 cal., blue and case-hardened finish, checkered stock with pistol grip, German silver knife blade front sight, plain trigger, crescent buttplate, full magazine, and standard rifle rear sight. Shipped from the warehouse March 14, 1892, with factory letter verifying all features, as shipped on Order No. 19698. Factory research shows that a total of six 29'' examples were mfg'd; only two were Deluxe guns, one in .38-56 cal., and this rifle in .45-70. Condition is excellent as professionally restored retaining approx. 99% Winchester type black/blue to barrel and magazine tube. Frame, hammer, buttplate and lever show 98% vivid case colors with very minor thinning at balance point. Original 2X wood has been professionally refurbished with the checkering being lightly retraced. Lower tang is marked with two XX's on left side. Stock shows some darkening near metal !
surfaces. Action is crisp and tight, bore is bright. A one-of-a-kind antique Winchester rifle deserving of the finest collection. Est.: $12,000-$18,000.