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Exceptional Winchester 1886 Takedown Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:32,500.00 USD Estimated At:35,000.00 - 50,000.00 USD
Exceptional Winchester 1886 Takedown Rifle
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA 92606
Exceptional Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Takedown Rifle in .50 Express, #139283, 26'' octagon barrel, blue finish, standard walnut stock and forend, with standard three-leaf Express rear sight, and ivory bead Lyman front sight. As shipped March 22, 1909, with factory letter verifying all features. It is interesting to note that Express rifles cost $9.00 more at this time due to the hand fitting necessary to make the parts function optimally with the large caliber cartridges. The letter additionally mentions that this rifle was mfg'd to accept high-velocity cartridges and is considered quite scarce with originally only 182 mfg'd with full octagon barrels, of which 86 had takedown frames. Condition is excellent retaining approx. 97%+ original factory blue with light thinning at high edges, and minor micro-scratching to side of blue frame. Stock with light scuffs and scratches, and thinning to varnish on forend. Action remains crisp, bore is mirror bright. Est.: $35,000-$50,000. (C&R)