WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 52189. Cal. 40-65. Standard grade rifle with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with very nicely figured, uncheckered, slab sawed American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate. This rifle was produced in about 1891 at a time when business was still being conducted from the back of a horse, wagon or buggy and hunting was a way of life. Additionally, self-defense was also part of life’s equation at that time. These rifles were simply working tools and were exposed to continuous harsh conditions and are rarely found with high original finish. In addition, exposure to the ultra-violet rays of sunshine rapidly fades case colors. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl retains 96-98% strong orig blue with only sharp edge wear and a couple of small nicks. Magazine tube retains 95-96% orig blue turning a little plum with a series of small scratches about mid point. Receiver retains nearly all of its orig case colors, brilliant on the sides & tangs, lightly to moderately faded on the top & bottom edges and overall retains most of its orig factory lacquer. Lever & hammer retain strong bright colors on the sides, fading on outer faces of lever. Forend cap retains strong bright case colors and the buttplate retains faded case colors. Wood is sound with a few tiny nicks and retains virtually all of its bright orig factory finish. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore; may be unfired. 4-50199 JR31 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 1139

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1139	$12,650.00	WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 52189. Cal. 40-65. Standard grade rifle with 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, half nickel front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight. Mounted with very nicely figured, uncheckered, slab sawed American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate. This rifle was produced in about 1891 at a time when business was still being conducted from the back of a horse, wagon or buggy and hunting was a way of life. Additionally, self-defense was also part of life’s equation at that time. These rifles were simply working tools and were exposed to continuous harsh conditions and are rarely found with high original finish. In addition, exposure to the ultra-violet rays of sunshine rapidly fades case colors. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl retains 96-98% strong orig blue with only sharp edge wear and a couple of small nicks. Magazine tube retains 95-96% orig blue turning a little plum with a series of small scratches about mid point. Receiver retains nearly all of its orig case colors, brilliant on the sides & tangs, lightly to moderately faded on the top & bottom edges and overall retains most of its orig factory lacquer. Lever & hammer retain strong bright colors on the sides, fading on outer faces of lever. Forend cap retains strong bright case colors and the buttplate retains faded case colors. Wood is sound with a few tiny nicks and retains virtually all of its bright orig factory finish. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore; may be unfired. 4-50199 JR31 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 1139 Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.