RARE EXPRESS CALIBER WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 SADDLE RING CARBINE.

SN 98253. 50 Express Cal. (50-110). Standard grade carbine with 22″ round bbl, full magazine, square base front sight with German silver blade and a 2-leaf carbine rear sight. Receiver has a stud & ring in left side. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock & carbine buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this carbine in caliber 50-110, shipped February 16, 1895. Any 1886 saddle ring carbine is to be considered scarce but those in caliber 50 Express are rare. PROVENANCE: David Caton, St. Xarien, MT. Lewis Yearout 1972. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Gun is good to very good overall. There are several replaced screws but all major parts appear orig, no discernible orig finish other than hints of case colors in protected areas of frame, lever and hammer. Bbl shows old cleaning marks especially at breech and “50 EX” markings appear freshened; there are tool marks on either side of receiver as can be seen in photographs. Rear sight base has some orig color and appears better than rest of gun. Buttstock shows typical small blemishes, has hand worn patina and is well fit. Forestock has lighter color wood with less blemishes. Mechanically gun is sound. There is no rifling, bore is smooth and measures .50 at muzzle. 4-53843 JS120 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2089

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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
	2089	$7,475.00	RARE EXPRESS CALIBER WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 SADDLE RING CARBINE. SN 98253. 50 Express Cal. (50-110). Standard grade carbine with 22″ round bbl, full magazine, square base front sight with German silver blade and a 2-leaf carbine rear sight. Receiver has a stud & ring in left side. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with straight stock & carbine buttplate. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this carbine in caliber 50-110, shipped February 16, 1895. Any 1886 saddle ring carbine is to be considered scarce but those in caliber 50 Express are rare. PROVENANCE: David Caton, St. Xarien, MT. Lewis Yearout 1972. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Gun is good to very good overall. There are several replaced screws but all major parts appear orig, no discernible orig finish other than hints of case colors in protected areas of frame, lever and hammer. Bbl shows old cleaning marks especially at breech and “50 EX” markings appear freshened; there are tool marks on either side of receiver as can be seen in photographs. Rear sight base has some orig color and appears better than rest of gun. Buttstock shows typical small blemishes, has hand worn patina and is well fit. Forestock has lighter color wood with less blemishes. Mechanically gun is sound. There is no rifling, bore is smooth and measures .50 at muzzle. 4-53843 JS120 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2089 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 EXPRESS CALIBER WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 SADDLE RING CARBINE.