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Unique Special Order Winchester Model 1886 Semi-Deluxe Extra Lightweight Takedown 45-70 Rifle with C

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:5,000.00 USD Estimated At:9,000.00 - 11,000.00 USD
Unique Special Order Winchester Model 1886 Semi-Deluxe Extra Lightweight Takedown 45-70 Rifle with C
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Manufactured in 1906. This Extra Lightweight Takedown Rifle features a 22" round barrel, 3/4 magazine, varnished walnut forearm and pistol grip stock with shotgun style checkered hard rubber buttplate. The rifle has a full blue finish with casehardened hammer and loading lever. The barrel is fitted with a Lyman front sight with ivory bead, a two folding leaf Lyman rear sight and receiver mounted Lyman peep sight. The top of the barrel ahead of the rear sight is marked with the two line address/patent dates, "NICKEL STEEL" at the left rear, the Winchester oval proof followed by "45-70" at the breech. The top of the front receiver ring is marked with the Winchester oval proof, the upper tang is marked "MODEL 1886 / WINCHESTER / TRADE MARK", with the two line, two patent dates directly behind the trigger and the serial number at the rear of the lower tang. There is a sling swivel mounted on the forend cap and stock. The accompanying Cody letter verifies serial number "14122" as 45/70 caliber, 22" round barrel, plain trigger, plain pistol grip stock, 3/4 magazine, "Short rubber butt", extra light, "Lyman leaf and Lyman Semi Jack fit", "Lyman sight Receiver", that it was received in the warehouse on July 17, 1907 and shipped on order number 11061, July 23, 1907.
BBL: 22 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 45-70
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 141122
Condition: Excellent. The barrel retains 90% original blue finish with areas of the muzzle end thinning to a smooth plum patina. The receiver retains 95% original blue finish with scattered minor flaking, high edge wear, several minor scratches and a small amount of minor spotting. The hammer and lever retain 60% original case colors with a smooth silver gray patina on the balance. The wood is very good with almost all of the original varnish remaining and overall scattered minor dings, dents and scratches. All markings are clear. Mechanically excellent.