*CUSTOM ENGRAVED LIGHTWEIGHT WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 159012. Cal. 33 WCF. Fine custom rifle, probably by Griffin & Howe, with 24″ lightweight tapered rnd bbl, half magazine, takedown, with Lyman ivory bead hunting front sight on pedestal and flat top rear sight. Mounted with exceptional, custom French walnut with widely checkered semi-beavertail forearm and straight stock with deep shadow cheekpiece and steel buttplate with trap. Receiver, forend cap & takedown ring are beautifully deep engraved with full coverage foliate arabesque patterns that have a fine shaded background. Takedown ring is engraved in scallop patterns. Buttplate is also engraved to match at the heel & toe with full hand checkered face. Trigger is also hand checkered and screws are nicely engraved. Bottom of the stock has an empty silver initial plate. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains about 99% beautiful custom finish to both metal & wood. Stock has a couple of minor nicks, otherwise retains its beautiful oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-50281 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 1140

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1140	$8,050.00	CUSTOM ENGRAVED LIGHTWEIGHT WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 159012. Cal. 33 WCF. Fine custom rifle, probably by Griffin & Howe, with 24″ lightweight tapered rnd bbl, half magazine, takedown, with Lyman ivory bead hunting front sight on pedestal and flat top rear sight. Mounted with exceptional, custom French walnut with widely checkered semi-beavertail forearm and straight stock with deep shadow cheekpiece and steel buttplate with trap. Receiver, forend cap & takedown ring are beautifully deep engraved with full coverage foliate arabesque patterns that have a fine shaded background. Takedown ring is engraved in scallop patterns. Buttplate is also engraved to match at the heel & toe with full hand checkered face. Trigger is also hand checkered and screws are nicely engraved. Bottom of the stock has an empty silver initial plate. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains about 99% beautiful custom finish to both metal & wood. Stock has a couple of minor nicks, otherwise retains its beautiful oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-50281 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 1140 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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*CUSTOM ENGRAVED LIGHTWEIGHT WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE.