September 5-7, 2023 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/5/2023
Winchester Model 1886 lever action rifle made by Winchester Repeating Arms Company in 1886. Blued 26" octagon Winchester Steel barrel with blade front sight and Lyman rear adjustable sight in desirable 45-90 W.C.F. caliber. Special-order case-hardened receiver with rare button magazine. Plain walnut stock with Winchester crescent steel buttplate. Matching walnut forearm. Cody research confirms all options. CONDITION: 95% original blue with light edge and operation wear with brown patina starting to show. 60% fading case colors with remaining silvery brown areas. 80% original varnish with some scratches and handling marks and a light coat of linseed oil. Good bore with sharp lands and grooves and crisp mechanics.
Paperwork
Copy of Factory Letter