Lot 45:Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle

June 5th, 2020|Rock Island, IL

Lot 45:Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle

June 5th, 2020|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$3,500 - $5,000

Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1892. The rifle has an octagon barrel and is fitted with a sporting type rear sight with elevator and a fixed blade front sight. The barrel and magazine tube are blued and the receiver, loading lever and buttplate appear to be casehardened. The stock and forend are oil finished walnut. The top barrel flat is marked: "-MANUFACTURED BY THE -/-WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.-" in two lines ahead of the rear sight. "40-65 W.C.F." is marked on the barrel behind the rear sight. The upper barrel tang is marked "-MODEL 1886-". The "1884" and "1885" patent dates and the serial number are located on the lower receiver tang.

ConditionVery good. The barrel and magazine tube retain 40% of the slightly faded original blue finish. The edges of the barrel are sharp and the markings are very clear. The forearm cap, receiver, loading lever and buttplate have a smooth silver gray patina. The bolt retains 30% of the blue finish. The stock and forearm have been lightly sanded and reoiled and are in very good overall condition and show minimal handling wear. Mechanically fine.

Details

ManufacturerWinchester

Model1886-Rifle

TypeRifle

Serial number

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge40-65 WCF

Barrel26 inch octagon

Finishblue

Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL