Revised: 10/4/2014

There is a typographical error: The catalog states the caliber is 38-40, but the caliber is 38-70.

James D. Julia Auctioneers complies with all federal laws and regulations (Please review our Ivory Position Statement): As per the President’s Executive Order of February 2014, this item with its ivory is legal to sell and buy provided there is an ESA “Antique Certification” document proving the age. You must purchase an ESA in order to take possession of the ivory. If you wish to acquire the ivory after you purchase this gun, you must hire John Sexton, who is an independent consultant with the appropriate qualifications to prepare ESA certifications accepted by government agencies. John’s address is: 1962 Portage Landing North, North Palm Beach, FL 33408. ESA statements prepared by John Sexton can be acquired for a cost of $1,500.00/each. It is the buyer’s responsibility to make payment to John for the ESA statements. The documents are prepared by John and not by James D. Julia Auctioneers. Once the ESA statement is prepared and provided to Julia’s, you can have the ivory mounts. Be sure to keep a copy of your ESA certificate for your records also.

THIS GUN IS BEING SOLD WITHOUT THE IVORY MOUNTS. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE THE IVORY AT THE TIME OF YOUR PURCHASE. IF YOU WISH TO ACQUIRE THE IVORY ITEMS, YOU MUST PURCHASE AN ESA “ANTIQUE EXEMPTION” CERTIFICATE. NO EXCEPTIONS!

*RARE DELUXE MODEL 1886 WINCHESTER RIFLE WITH EXTRA LIGHT “RAPID TAPER” OCTAGON BARREL.

SN 122680. 38-40 WCF Cal. 26″ light weight rapid taper oct bbl has typical address and Cal. markings on top flats along with “NICKEL STEEL” stamped on left flat. Bbl is mounted with a modified fixed front sight, flat rear sporting sight and patented tang sight. Left lower tang is marked “650” & “R”, upper channel of buttplate tang has matching assembly number along with and indiscernible cryptic marking with “4”. Mounted on slightly burled American walnut (should grade at least X), with checkering, pistol grip with logo buttcap and iron checkered shotgun buttplate. this exact gun is pictured on pg. 336 of George Madis’ book The Winchester Book and Madis notes “Such (tapered) barrels were an attempt to lighted the ’86 and improve balance and handling: they are a scarce variation which occurs most often around the SN of this rifle, 122680.” PROVENANCE: Gene Portugue, International Falls, MN. Lewis Yearout 1963. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Fine to very fine overall, all matching. Bbl retains much of its refinished blue, though thinning on bbl and magazine. Front sight has been modified apparently in silver, maybe utilizing a coin, though no features can be ascertained. There is also a small white dot, appears to be ivory for sighting fitted into rear of this blade. Gun retains 60-70% blue on receiver, hammer retains muted case colors as does lever in protected areas. Stocks are sound & solid, well fit with moderate diamond point wear especially on forestock where held. Stocks have the usual small scratches, dents and other blemishes, retaining about 60% orig varnish on buttstock and 10-20% on forestock. Mechanics are sound and bore exhibits well defined rifling. 4-53832 JS116 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2072

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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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2072	$11,500.00	Revised: 10/4/2014 There is a typographical error: The catalog states the caliber is 38-40, but the caliber is 38-70. James D. Julia Auctioneers complies with all federal laws and regulations (Please review our Ivory Position Statement): As per the President’s Executive Order of February 2014, this item with its ivory is legal to sell and buy provided there is an ESA “Antique Certification” document proving the age. You must purchase an ESA in order to take possession of the ivory. If you wish to acquire the ivory after you purchase this gun, you must hire John Sexton, who is an independent consultant with the appropriate qualifications to prepare ESA certifications accepted by government agencies. John’s address is: 1962 Portage Landing North, North Palm Beach, FL 33408. ESA statements prepared by John Sexton can be acquired for a cost of $1,500.00/each. It is the buyer’s responsibility to make payment to John for the ESA statements. The documents are prepared by John and not by James D. Julia Auctioneers. Once the ESA statement is prepared and provided to Julia’s, you can have the ivory mounts. Be sure to keep a copy of your ESA certificate for your records also. THIS GUN IS BEING SOLD WITHOUT THE IVORY MOUNTS. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE THE IVORY AT THE TIME OF YOUR PURCHASE. IF YOU WISH TO ACQUIRE THE IVORY ITEMS, YOU MUST PURCHASE AN ESA “ANTIQUE EXEMPTION” CERTIFICATE. NO EXCEPTIONS! RARE DELUXE MODEL 1886 WINCHESTER RIFLE WITH EXTRA LIGHT “RAPID TAPER” OCTAGON BARREL. SN 122680. 38-40 WCF Cal. 26″ light weight rapid taper oct bbl has typical address and Cal. markings on top flats along with “NICKEL STEEL” stamped on left flat. Bbl is mounted with a modified fixed front sight, flat rear sporting sight and patented tang sight. Left lower tang is marked “650” & “R”, upper channel of buttplate tang has matching assembly number along with and indiscernible cryptic marking with “4”. Mounted on slightly burled American walnut (should grade at least X), with checkering, pistol grip with logo buttcap and iron checkered shotgun buttplate. this exact gun is pictured on pg. 336 of George Madis’ book The Winchester Book* and Madis notes “Such (tapered) barrels were an attempt to lighted the ’86 and improve balance and handling: they are a scarce variation which occurs most often around the SN of this rifle, 122680.” PROVENANCE: Gene Portugue, International Falls, MN. Lewis Yearout 1963. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Fine to very fine overall, all matching. Bbl retains much of its refinished blue, though thinning on bbl and magazine. Front sight has been modified apparently in silver, maybe utilizing a coin, though no features can be ascertained. There is also a small white dot, appears to be ivory for sighting fitted into rear of this blade. Gun retains 60-70% blue on receiver, hammer retains muted case colors as does lever in protected areas. Stocks are sound & solid, well fit with moderate diamond point wear especially on forestock where held. Stocks have the usual small scratches, dents and other blemishes, retaining about 60% orig varnish on buttstock and 10-20% on forestock. Mechanics are sound and bore exhibits well defined rifling. 4-53832 JS116 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2072 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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*RARE DELUXE MODEL 1886 WINCHESTER RIFLE WITH EXTRA LIGHT “RAPID TAPER” OCTAGON BARREL.