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Lot 1010: Winchester/Turnbull Model 1886 Carbine in the Rare .50 Express

Antique Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Carbine in the Rare .50 Express with Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 10, 2022

Lot 1010: Winchester/Turnbull Model 1886 Carbine in the Rare .50 Express

Antique Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Carbine in the Rare .50 Express with Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 10, 2022

Estimated Price: $14,000 - $18,000
Price Realized:
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Antique Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Carbine in the Rare .50 Express with Factory Letter

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1886
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 50 express
Barrel: 22 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2495
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 10
Class: Antique
Description:

The included copy of the factory letter confirms the original 50 EX barrel and carbine configuration when it was received at the warehouse November 16, 1898 and shipped the following day. No. 42 sporting leaf ladder rear sight graduated to 300 yards. Blued barrel, magazine tube, receiver, bands, and buttplate with casehardened hammer and lever. Nicely figured forend and stock with carbine buttplate. According to research by Jim Paul and Tom Adams, only 24 Model 1886 .50 caliber carbines were produced in total. Fully restored to factory specifications by Turnbull manufacturing, including a new barrel, stock, and forend. Provenance: The Wayne Connor Collection

Rating Definition:

Very fine as professionally restored overall. 99% blue and casehardened finish with limited handling evidence. Mechanically excellent.



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