December 17, 2026 The Estate Of Whitefoord Cole II: Firearms & Militaria
The live portion of this session begins on Thursday, December 17, 2026.
Lot #1191:
(A) WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE IN .45-70.
Circa late 1891 per Madis. Standard weight blued round barrel with Lyman ivory beaded sight, the bead damaged, and a sporting rear sight. Barrel and receiver have faint oval "WP" proofs, most likely indicating the rifle returned to the factory for a rebarrel sometime after 1905. Half length magazine tube. 2-piece American walnut stock with a crescent rifle butt plate. CONDITION: Very Good. Rifle has faded to a gray patina throughout with a few faint traces of finish and some cleaned light spotting. Stocks have been lightly cleaned and refreshed, with scattered impressions remaining. Defined, heavily frosted bore. Fine mechanics.