GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.WINCHESTER18867452538-56Cal. 38-56. Standard grade rifle with 26" oct bbl, full magazine, half-nickel front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with nicely figured uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate. Left side of buttstock has hand carved initials "WA". This rifle was manufactured in about 1893 when a rifle was a daily use tool for hunting and self-protection. These rifles were also a favorite with law enforcement as well as outlaws. They usually saw very hard service over a saddle scabbard or in a wagon box, often with little or no maintenance. Those that survive today are rarely found with high orig finish. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain 96-97% strong orig blue with only sharp edge wear and slight muzzle end wear. Receiver retains about 70% strong case colors, very bright in sheltered areas, especially top tang, turned silver on the bottom. Hammer retains bright case colors, turned silver on top edge. Lever retains faded case colors and the buttplate has turned silver. Wood is sound with a few nicks & dings with buttstock retaining 95-96% strong orig varnish, a little dull around the wrist. Forearm retains traces of orig varnish, being mostly a hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore. Would make an outstanding cowboy action shooter. 49970-4 JR62 (5,500-8,500)