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Lot 18: Winchester Model 1886 Takedown Lever Action Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 7, 2012

Lot 18: Winchester Model 1886 Takedown Lever Action Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 7, 2012

Estimated Price: $1,800 - $2,750

Winchester Model 1886 Takedown Lever Action Rifle

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1886
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 33 WCF
Barrel: 24 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 3969
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 11
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

This special order Winchester Model 1886 Takedown Rifle was manufactured 1920. It has a raised blade front sight and an adjustable sporting type rear sight. The half length magazine has the 1893 patent date stamped on the takedown latch. The upper tang is stamped "MODEL 86/-WINCHESTER-/TRADE MARK REG. IN U.S. PAT. OFF." The left side of the barrel is stamped with the two line address/patent dates marking followed by the two line nickel steel information with "33 W.C.F." at the breech. The serial number is stamped on the lower tang. Mounted on a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a metal forend cap and a checkered flat steel buttplate.

Rating Definition:

Fine. The rifle retains 60% original blue finish with the balance a smooth gray patina. The wood is very good with extensive handling marks and retaining half of the finish. Mechanically fine.



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