SCARCE MODEL 1886 WINCHESTER EXPRESS CALIBER RIFLE.

SN 60044. 50 Express Cal. (50-110). Blue and case color. 26″ oct bbl with full length magazine, typical address and Cal. markings with fixed front sight and adjustable semi buckhorn rear sight; Marble patented tang sight. Mounted with strait grain American walnut with smooth iron shotgun buttplate. Winchester factory research should show this gun shipped August 26, 1891. This rifle weighs 9 lbs, and Express Cal. are scarce. PROVENANCE: Jack Kessner, Great Falls, MT. Lewis Yearout 1959. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall, traces of blue finish can be seen in protected areas of bbl and magazine. Strong blue is found on top of breech and loading gate and traces of blue on trigger. Traces of case colors can be found in protected areas of frame, lever and hammer with balance gray/silver. Markings are all discernible. Stocks are sound and well fit with traces of varnish on forestock and 90% of an old revarnish on buttstock. Front sight marked Redfield’s appears orig to time of use, Marble tang sight retains much of its orig dull blue color. Mechanically gun functions well, rifling is well discerned in a pitted bore. 4-53837 JS123 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2081

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Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

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Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2081	$8,625.00	SCARCE MODEL 1886 WINCHESTER EXPRESS CALIBER RIFLE. SN 60044. 50 Express Cal. (50-110). Blue and case color. 26″ oct bbl with full length magazine, typical address and Cal. markings with fixed front sight and adjustable semi buckhorn rear sight; Marble patented tang sight. Mounted with strait grain American walnut with smooth iron shotgun buttplate. Winchester factory research should show this gun shipped August 26, 1891. This rifle weighs 9 lbs, and Express Cal. are scarce. PROVENANCE: Jack Kessner, Great Falls, MT. Lewis Yearout 1959. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall, traces of blue finish can be seen in protected areas of bbl and magazine. Strong blue is found on top of breech and loading gate and traces of blue on trigger. Traces of case colors can be found in protected areas of frame, lever and hammer with balance gray/silver. Markings are all discernible. Stocks are sound and well fit with traces of varnish on forestock and 90% of an old revarnish on buttstock. Front sight marked Redfield’s appears orig to time of use, Marble tang sight retains much of its orig dull blue color. Mechanically gun functions well, rifling is well discerned in a pitted bore. 4-53837 JS123 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2081 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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SCARCE MODEL 1886 WINCHESTER EXPRESS CALIBER RIFLE.