Lot 45: Winchester Deluxe Model 1886 Lightweight Takedown Rifle

Manufactured in 1911. The left side of the barrel is stamped with the two-line address/patent dates markings, two-line nickel steel marking, and "33 W.C.F." A Winchester factory oval proof is stamped on top of the barrel and receiver at the breech. The rifle is fitted with a Lyman beaded blade front sight, an elevation adjustable rear sight, and a folding tang peep sight. The lower tang is stamped with the two-line patent dates marking as well as with the serial number. The half length magazine has the patent date marked on the takedown release. The forearm and pistol grip stock are checkered deluxe walnut. The pistol grip is fitted with a hard rubber Winchester cap. The buttstock is fitted with a checkered hard rubber Winchester shotgun type buttplate.

Fine, retaining 70% original blue finish blending to a smooth brown-gray patina. Traces of original nitre blue remain on the loading gate. Traces of original case colors remain on the hammer and lever. The wood is also fine with several noticeable patches of finish loss on left side of buttstock, minor dings and scratches, much of the original varnish remaining on balance and overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.