May 28 & 29, 2020 Extraordinary, Sporting, & Collector Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/28/2020
1890 vintage Model 1886, with 26" full octagon barrel and full length magazine tube. Straight grain walnut stock and forearm. Rifle style crescent buttplate. Blue with case hardened frame, hammer, lever, and buttplate. Standard sights. A Winchester Museum Letter dated June 15, 2012 signed by Jessica Bennett documents configuration and is included with the sale. CONDITION: Very fine overall with approximately 80-85% original blue on barrel and tube mixed with brown patina. Case hardened components are mainly a nickel patina. Stock has been sanded and finish added. Old repairs around the top tang. Stress cracks are present at both bottom and top tangs. Large gouge with wood missing at the comb heel. Forearm is sound with added finish. Bore is fine. Action is tight and crisp. -MKS-
Item Dimensions: L: 45".