RARE SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER 1886 DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

RARE SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER 1886 DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 38806. Cal. 38-56. 26″ 1/2 oct bbl, 1/2 mag, Lyman ivory hunting bead front sight, serrated side “v” notch sporting rear with set screw. Top flat of bbl marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE/WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.” adjacent receiver “38-56 W.C.F.”. Standard receiver with 4″ sliding graduated peep sight, and sgl set trigger. Mounted with highly figured walnut, checkered pistol grip, grip cap with ebony insert, special order crescent steel buttplate with trap door, inlet base and swivel 4″ from toe, “H” style checkered forend, nosecap with sling swivel. Swivels retain an adjustable leather sling. Trap door of buttplate houses 4-piece steel and brass tip wiping rod. Accompanied with two Cody Museum Firearms Winchester letters, both identical, identifying gun as 38-56 rifle, 1/2 oct, set trigger, checkered stock, pistol grip, 1/2 mag, sling & swivel, rod in butt, received in warehouse March 8, 1890, shipped same day on Order No. 9786. Inspection of inside lower tang reveals Assembly No. 283XXX. Matching number can be found in top tang channel of stock and inside toe of buttplate. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl retains 98% factory quality restored blue with some minor nicks & scratches and thinning on sharp edge of oct. Receiver retains most of its factory quality restored case colors, strong on sides and top, thinning across bottom. Hammer shows strong case colors, lever shows strong colors. Stock is sound with slightly flat checkering, nicks, dings & light scratches and retains an oil finish blending with hand worn patina. Forend is sound with slightly flat checkering, normal nicks & dings and retains an oil finish blending with hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp including set trigger and a nice shiny bore. 4-40274 BDT50 (10,000-15,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011

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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	2069	$9,200.00	RARE SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER 1886 DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 38806. Cal. 38-56. 26″ 1/2 oct bbl, 1/2 mag, Lyman ivory hunting bead front sight, serrated side “v” notch sporting rear with set screw. Top flat of bbl marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE/WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.” adjacent receiver “38-56 W.C.F.”. Standard receiver with 4″ sliding graduated peep sight, and sgl set trigger. Mounted with highly figured walnut, checkered pistol grip, grip cap with ebony insert, special order crescent steel buttplate with trap door, inlet base and swivel 4″ from toe, “H” style checkered forend, nosecap with sling swivel. Swivels retain an adjustable leather sling. Trap door of buttplate houses 4-piece steel and brass tip wiping rod. Accompanied with two Cody Museum Firearms Winchester letters, both identical, identifying gun as 38-56 rifle, 1/2 oct, set trigger, checkered stock, pistol grip, 1/2 mag, sling & swivel, rod in butt, received in warehouse March 8, 1890, shipped same day on Order No. 9786. Inspection of inside lower tang reveals Assembly No. 283XXX. Matching number can be found in top tang channel of stock and inside toe of buttplate. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl retains 98% factory quality restored blue with some minor nicks & scratches and thinning on sharp edge of oct. Receiver retains most of its factory quality restored case colors, strong on sides and top, thinning across bottom. Hammer shows strong case colors, lever shows strong colors. Stock is sound with slightly flat checkering, nicks, dings & light scratches and retains an oil finish blending with hand worn patina. Forend is sound with slightly flat checkering, normal nicks & dings and retains an oil finish blending with hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp including set trigger and a nice shiny bore. 4-40274 BDT50 (10,000-15,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 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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