(C) WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/17/2021

Circa 1902. Chambered for the .45-70 Government cartridge. The full octagon blued steel barrel measures 26" with full magazine tube. The barrel is built with a tangent ladder rear sight and sporting front sight. Top of the barrel is engraved "MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A." and near the action "45-70". The top tang is engraved "MODEL 1886" and the bottom tang "126873". Plain straight grain walnut stock and forearm. Stock has a pistol grip with hard rubber grip cap that reads "WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO." and a steel crescent buttplate. Rare configuration with plain stock and pistol grip and gun come with factory paperwork verifying details. CONDITION: Very Good. Barrels retain 85% blue with visible rifling. Action is sound. Metal on action is a mixture of blue-grey patina. Stock and forearm have handling and storage marks. (CP)

Name

Value

Barrel Length

26"

Caliber/Bore

.45-70 Govt

FFL Status

Curio & Relic

Length of Pull

13 - 3/8"

Manufacturer

Winchester