Lot 3015: Antique Casehardened Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle

This rifle was manufactured in 1894 and has a nickel-silver blade front sight, the standard two-line address, an adjustable sporting rear sight, "45-90 W.C.F." at the breech, casehardened frame with "-MODEL 1886-" on the upper tang and the two-line patent marking and the serial number on the lower tang, and a varnished stock and forearm.

Very good with 25% original blue finish mixed with brown patina, light original case colors and mottled gray and brown patina, some minor oxidation, and general mild overall wear. The wood has spots worn through the varnish, a hole through the buttstock near the toe, mild scratches and dings, and general mild overall wear that matches the metal. Mechanically fine.