RARE HALF ROUND HALF OCTAGONAL EXTRA HEAVY BARRELED MODEL 1886 WINCHESTER RIFLE.

SN 36813. 45-90 WCF Cal. Rare variant rifle with 28″ extra heavy oct to rnd bbl, button magazine, German silver bladed fixed front sight and two position “1886” marked ladder rear sight. Mounted with straight grain, uncheckered American walnut with pistol grip having black inset & crescent buttplate. Cody Firearms Museum research will identify this rifle, as found, with 28″ extra heavy half rnd half oct bbl, received in warehouse December 11, 1889 and shipped same day. This is a very heavy bbl, gun weighs 10 lbs 4 oz and according to Mr. Yearout’s notes may be the only extra heavy half rnd half oct ever put out by factory. This exact gun is pictured on p. 83 of The Winchester Handbook by George Madis. Gun appears orig and complete throughout. PROVENANCE: Fred Miles, Portland, OR. Lewis Yearout 1994. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Gun is very good overall. Bbl is gray/brown with good discernible markings. Frame has matching color. Hammer and lever retain traces of muted case colors in protected areas. Stocks are sound and solid with typical scratches, dents and other minor blemishes seen on 100 year old Winchester that saw use in field. Tang sight has a similar color and patina to rest of gun. Mechanically gun is fine and bore exhibits crisp rifling though pitted. 4-53847 JS112 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2087

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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
	2087	$8,050.00	RARE HALF ROUND HALF OCTAGONAL EXTRA HEAVY BARRELED MODEL 1886 WINCHESTER RIFLE. SN 36813. 45-90 WCF Cal. Rare variant rifle with 28″ extra heavy oct to rnd bbl, button magazine, German silver bladed fixed front sight and two position “1886” marked ladder rear sight. Mounted with straight grain, uncheckered American walnut with pistol grip having black inset & crescent buttplate. Cody Firearms Museum research will identify this rifle, as found, with 28″ extra heavy half rnd half oct bbl, received in warehouse December 11, 1889 and shipped same day. This is a very heavy bbl, gun weighs 10 lbs 4 oz and according to Mr. Yearout’s notes may be the only extra heavy half rnd half oct ever put out by factory. This exact gun is pictured on p. 83 of The Winchester Handbook by George Madis. Gun appears orig and complete throughout. PROVENANCE: Fred Miles, Portland, OR. Lewis Yearout 1994. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Gun is very good overall. Bbl is gray/brown with good discernible markings. Frame has matching color. Hammer and lever retain traces of muted case colors in protected areas. Stocks are sound and solid with typical scratches, dents and other minor blemishes seen on 100 year old Winchester that saw use in field. Tang sight has a similar color and patina to rest of gun. Mechanically gun is fine and bore exhibits crisp rifling though pitted. 4-53847 JS112 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2087 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 HALF ROUND HALF OCTAGONAL EXTRA HEAVY BARRELED MODEL 1886 WINCHESTER RIFLE.