EXTREMELY RARE SPECIAL ORDER DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION SHORT RIFLE.

SN 109136. Cal. 50-100-450. Most rare Model 1886 with shortened 22″ extra heavy oct to rnd bbl, 2/3 (5 rd) magazine, full matted top, windgage globe front sight, no rear seat and a Lyman combination tang sight. Receiver has close, coupled double set triggers. Mounted with extremely beautiful, about 3-4X feather & flame grain American walnut with H-style checkered forearm and capped pistol gripped stock that has smooth steel buttplate. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly number “1045” and “XX”. Matching assembly number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Bottom rear of forearm is inlaid with an empty 1″ silver oval. Buttstock & forend cap have factory sling eyes. Accompanied by two Winchester Gun Museum letters from May & Sept 1964, which identifies this rifle in caliber 50-100-450, 1/2 oct bbl, matted, 1 lb. extra heavy bbl, set trigger, 1/2 magazine (5 cartridges), checkered pistol grip stock, shotgun butt, oil finish, sling & swivel, oval silver name plate in forearm, 1″ long, length of stock 14″, Lyman windgage front sight with set screw and no rear seat, shipped May 6, 1896. The May letter also states that this rifle was returned to the factory for some unspecified work on Dec. 8, 1898. Also accompanied by Mr. Yearout’s Collection inventory card which shows that he purchased it in Jul. 1964 from his brother, Dean E. Yearout. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching. Bbl retains 92-94% strong orig blue with sharp edge wear, a narrow worn spot on left side with a small spot of blood pitting; magazine tube retains about 70% orig blue with what appears to be saddle scabbard wear; receiver, lever & hammer retain traces of case colors in sheltered areas being mostly case colors turned silver. Stock has an internal crack, not showing externally, otherwise is sound with a few light nicks & scratches with heavy wear on the checkering and retains strong oil finish. Mechanics are fine; very bright shiny bore. 4-53838 JR37 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2071

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Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

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	2071	$21,850.00	EXTREMELY RARE SPECIAL ORDER DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION SHORT RIFLE. SN 109136. Cal. 50-100-450. Most rare Model 1886 with shortened 22″ extra heavy oct to rnd bbl, 2/3 (5 rd) magazine, full matted top, windgage globe front sight, no rear seat and a Lyman combination tang sight. Receiver has close, coupled double set triggers. Mounted with extremely beautiful, about 3-4X feather & flame grain American walnut with H-style checkered forearm and capped pistol gripped stock that has smooth steel buttplate. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly number “1045” and “XX”. Matching assembly number is also found in top tang channel of buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. Bottom rear of forearm is inlaid with an empty 1″ silver oval. Buttstock & forend cap have factory sling eyes. Accompanied by two Winchester Gun Museum letters from May & Sept 1964, which identifies this rifle in caliber 50-100-450, 1/2 oct bbl, matted, 1 lb. extra heavy bbl, set trigger, 1/2 magazine (5 cartridges), checkered pistol grip stock, shotgun butt, oil finish, sling & swivel, oval silver name plate in forearm, 1″ long, length of stock 14″, Lyman windgage front sight with set screw and no rear seat, shipped May 6, 1896. The May letter also states that this rifle was returned to the factory for some unspecified work on Dec. 8, 1898. Also accompanied by Mr. Yearout’s Collection inventory card which shows that he purchased it in Jul. 1964 from his brother, Dean E. Yearout. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching. Bbl retains 92-94% strong orig blue with sharp edge wear, a narrow worn spot on left side with a small spot of blood pitting; magazine tube retains about 70% orig blue with what appears to be saddle scabbard wear; receiver, lever & hammer retain traces of case colors in sheltered areas being mostly case colors turned silver. Stock has an internal crack, not showing externally, otherwise is sound with a few light nicks & scratches with heavy wear on the checkering and retains strong oil finish. Mechanics are fine; very bright shiny bore. 4-53838 JR37 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2071 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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EXTREMELY RARE SPECIAL ORDER DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION SHORT RIFLE.