RARE DELUXE LIGHTWEIGHT TAKEDOWN “BIG 50” WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

RARE DELUXE LIGHTWEIGHT TAKEDOWN “BIG 50” WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 91539. Cal. 50 Ex. (50-110). Very rare ’86 with rare 26″ rapid taper rnd bbl, half magazine, takedown with Lyman ivory bead, pedestal mounted front sight and 3-leaf platinum line express rear sight. Mounted with highly figured, center crotch, flame grain American walnut with “H” style checkered forearm and serpentine pistol grip stock that has black triangle inlay and smooth steel buttplate. Bottom of stock has a factory sling eye with corresponding sling eye in forend cap. Left side of lower tang is stamped with assembly number “804” and “XXX”. Top tang channel of buttstock is stamped “44”, with that same number inside buttplate. Bbl has usual 2-line marking forward of rear sight with caliber marking over chamber area and “nickel steel” on left side. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum research request yellow sheet that identifies this rifle in caliber 40-82 with oct bbl, plain trigger, pistol grip stock, takedown with sling & swivel, received in warehouse Sept. 12, 1894 and shipped Sept. 17, 1894 to work Order #20322. There is an additional note that shows a second work order #804 with the notation “caliber/re-barreled?”. Also accompanied by a 3-page letter from renowned Winchester author & authority George Madis, wherein he states that it is his opinion that this rifle was re-barreled at the factory before it was ever shipped the first time and that it is completely orig as found today. He also states that the markings on the bottom of the bbl are consistent with an orig bbl and there are no other markings to indicate a later re-work. It is also this cataloger’s contention that this rifle is correct in all respects. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain 95-96% strong orig blue with light muzzle edge wear and the tip of the magazine tube a blue/gray patina; takedown ring retains about 90% thinned orig blue; receiver retains about 75% orig blue, strong on sides, thin over the top and worn to bare metal on the belly at the carry point; lever & hammer retain faded case colors, mostly faded to silver/gray on lever; top tang is mostly a blue/gray patina; wood is sound with light nicks & scratches showing wear on forearm and grip area of the stock with stock retaining about 90% of an old restored finish; forearm retains about 60% orig finish with hand worn patina; checkering shows moderate diamond point wear. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-45171 JR361 (12,500-17,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

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
	2215	$11,800.00	RARE DELUXE LIGHTWEIGHT TAKEDOWN “BIG 50” WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 91539. Cal. 50 Ex. (50-110). Very rare ’86 with rare 26″ rapid taper rnd bbl, half magazine, takedown with Lyman ivory bead, pedestal mounted front sight and 3-leaf platinum line express rear sight. Mounted with highly figured, center crotch, flame grain American walnut with “H” style checkered forearm and serpentine pistol grip stock that has black triangle inlay and smooth steel buttplate. Bottom of stock has a factory sling eye with corresponding sling eye in forend cap. Left side of lower tang is stamped with assembly number “804” and “XXX”. Top tang channel of buttstock is stamped “44”, with that same number inside buttplate. Bbl has usual 2-line marking forward of rear sight with caliber marking over chamber area and “nickel steel” on left side. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum research request yellow sheet that identifies this rifle in caliber 40-82 with oct bbl, plain trigger, pistol grip stock, takedown with sling & swivel, received in warehouse Sept. 12, 1894 and shipped Sept. 17, 1894 to work Order #20322. There is an additional note that shows a second work order #804 with the notation “caliber/re-barreled?”. Also accompanied by a 3-page letter from renowned Winchester author & authority George Madis, wherein he states that it is his opinion that this rifle was re-barreled at the factory before it was ever shipped the first time and that it is completely orig as found today. He also states that the markings on the bottom of the bbl are consistent with an orig bbl and there are no other markings to indicate a later re-work. It is also this cataloger’s contention that this rifle is correct in all respects. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain 95-96% strong orig blue with light muzzle edge wear and the tip of the magazine tube a blue/gray patina; takedown ring retains about 90% thinned orig blue; receiver retains about 75% orig blue, strong on sides, thin over the top and worn to bare metal on the belly at the carry point; lever & hammer retain faded case colors, mostly faded to silver/gray on lever; top tang is mostly a blue/gray patina; wood is sound with light nicks & scratches showing wear on forearm and grip area of the stock with stock retaining about 90% of an old restored finish; forearm retains about 60% orig finish with hand worn patina; checkering shows moderate diamond point wear. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-45171 JR361 (12,500-17,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 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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