WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 40-82. SN 88677. Standard grade rifle with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight and three-leaf, platinum-line, express rear sight. It is mounted with straight grain, uncheckered, American walnut with straight stock and a crescent buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter identifying this rifle as 45-70 Cal. with rnd bbl and indicating shipment August 16, 1894. There is no indication of a return and repair but given the overall condition of this rifle it certainly appears to have been together for many years. CONDITION: Good. Traces of orig finish remain in sheltered areas with some strong blue on the magazine tube. Most of the metal retains a smooth medium brown patina. Rear sight is missing middle blade. Forearm has a hairline at the rear edge; otherwise wood is sound with light handling and use marks. Forearm is a dark, smooth, oiled patina and the buttstock retains most of an old refinish. Receiver bottom front edge and takedown ring have been peened, apparently in an attempt to tighten the loose takedown section. Mechanics are fine. Worn dark bore that may clean a little better. Goforth Collection 4-60614 JR171 (1,500-2,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006

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
	1084	$2,645.00	WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 40-82. SN 88677. Standard grade rifle with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight and three-leaf, platinum-line, express rear sight. It is mounted with straight grain, uncheckered, American walnut with straight stock and a crescent buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter identifying this rifle as 45-70 Cal. with rnd bbl and indicating shipment August 16, 1894. There is no indication of a return and repair but given the overall condition of this rifle it certainly appears to have been together for many years. CONDITION: Good. Traces of orig finish remain in sheltered areas with some strong blue on the magazine tube. Most of the metal retains a smooth medium brown patina. Rear sight is missing middle blade. Forearm has a hairline at the rear edge; otherwise wood is sound with light handling and use marks. Forearm is a dark, smooth, oiled patina and the buttstock retains most of an old refinish. Receiver bottom front edge and takedown ring have been peened, apparently in an attempt to tighten the loose takedown section. Mechanics are fine. Worn dark bore that may clean a little better. Goforth Collection 4-60614 JR171 (1,500-2,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006 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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