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Scarce Winchester Model 1886 Express Carbine

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:27,500.00 USD Estimated At:27,500.00 - 35,000.00 USD
Scarce Winchester Model 1886 Express Carbine
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA 92606
Scarce Winchester Model 1886 Express Carbine, #118481, .50 Express cal., 22'' barrel, case hardened frame, lever and buttplate; walnut stock and handguard, with three-leaf Winchester Express rear sight and old style sling swivels, as shipped from the warehouse Feb. 22, 1899, on Special Order 1228, with factory letter. Considered to be one of the most desirable non-embellished configurations for any Winchester Model 1886. This Carbine remains in near excellent condition retaining approx. 97% blue to barrel and mag tube with most of the losses at highpoints of barrel bands. Frame retains approx. 90%+ vivid case hardened hues with losses to balance point, chamber area, and high edges. Stock with light impressions and minor scuffs. Action remains crisp and tight suggesting very little use, bore is minty bright. Formerly in the Wes Adams collection. Est.: $27,500-$35,000. (C&R)