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Lot #3047
Lot #3049

Lot 3048: Winchester Model 1886 .45-90 Rifle with Factory Letter

Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action .45-90 Rifle with Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 8, 2019

Lot 3048: Winchester Model 1886 .45-90 Rifle with Factory Letter

Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action .45-90 Rifle with Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 8, 2019

Estimated Price: $1,800 - $2,750
Price Realized:
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Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action .45-90 Rifle with Factory Letter

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1886
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 45-90 WCF
Barrel: 26 inch octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1792
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 40
Class: Antique
Description:

The accompanying factory letter lists this rifle with an octagon barrel in .45-90 caliber and plain trigger when received in the warehouse on January 6, 1893, and shipped on January 30. Dovetail blade and elevation adjustable sights, standard Winchester markings and solid crescent buttplate.

Rating Definition:

Very good, retaining 20% thin original blue finish on the barrel and magazine, 70% original blue finish on the breech bolt with a patch of pitting and some areas of silvered out original case on the receiver with the balance a smooth brown-gray patina. The refinished forearm and reoiled buttstock are good with some minor dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent.



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