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Lot 1:Winchester 1886 Rifle 45-90 WCF

December 8th, 2007|Rock Island, IL

Lot 1:Winchester 1886 Rifle 45-90 WCF

December 8th, 2007|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$2,750 - $4,250

Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action .45-90 Caliber Rifle

Manufactured in 1889. Fixed front sight with German silver blade and adjustable semi buckhorn rear sight. The top barrel flat is marked: "-MANUFACTUED BY THE- / -WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN.CONN. U.S.A.-" ahead of the rear sight and "45 - 90 W.C.F." behind the rear sight. Model designation is on the upper tang with serial number on the lower tang with the early two line patent marking: "PAT. OCT. 14. 1884. / JAN. 20. 1885.-" The receiver, hammer, forend cap and buttplate were casehardened. Full magazine with smooth oiled walnut straight grip stock and steel crescent buttplate.

ConditionVery good plus. The barrel and magazine have a smooth brown patina, about 50% of the receiver has silvered out and the remaining metal parts have a smooth dark patina some light rust on the buttplate. The wood is very good overall scattered minor dings and dents. All of the markings are clear. The action is very good.

Details

ManufacturerWinchester

Model1886

TypeRifle

Serial number

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge45-90 WCF

Barrel26 inch octagon

Finishblue/casehardened

Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL