*WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 DELUXE LIGHTWEIGHT TAKE DOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 129542. Cal. 45-70. Fine lightweight rifle with 22″ lightweight, tapered rnd bbl, half magazine, take down, pedestal mounted Lyman “certifiable antique ivory” bead front sight, altered semi-buckhorn rear sight and Lyman combination tang sight. Mounted with about 2-X shell and flame grain American walnut with H-style checkered forearm and capped pistol grip stock with Winchester trademark embossed hard rubber buttplate. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly number “264”, “XX” and an “R”. Matching assembly number is found in top tang channel of buttstock. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle in cal. 45-70 with 22″ extra light rnd bbl, plain trigger, checkered pistol grip stock with oil finish and rubber buttplate with half magazine and take down, received in warehouse February 19, 1904 and shipped February 22, 1904 to order # T111999, return to repaired August 16, 1904, order # 242118. This rifle was produced at a time when business was still conducted from the back of a horse, buggy or wagon and the daily use of firearms was commonplace for hunting and self defense. This model rifle was extremely popular in the great North Woods, Canada and Alaska for big game hunting and self defense. Most often these rifles saw hard service under adverse conditions and are rarely found today with high orig finish. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very fine plus, all matching. Bbl and magazine tube retain 96-97% strong, orig blue with light muzzle end wear and light wear on the magazine tube cap. Bbl extension retains 75-80% orig blue with a wear spot on the bottom and side, at the carry point. Receiver retains 96-97% strong orig blue with only sharp edge wear and a couple of small scratches. Hammer retains brilliant case colors, faded on top edge. Lever retains brilliant case colors on the sides, moderately faded on outer faces. Wood is sound with some light mildew spots on the buttstock, a few nicks & scratches and retains most of is orig oil finish, showing wear on the forearm at the carry point. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore. Shows little use. 49432-17 JR C&R; IVORY (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3062

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Auction: Firearms - October 2015

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
	3062	$13,800.00	WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 DELUXE LIGHTWEIGHT TAKE DOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 129542. Cal. 45-70. Fine lightweight rifle with 22″ lightweight, tapered rnd bbl, half magazine, take down, pedestal mounted Lyman “certifiable antique ivory” bead front sight, altered semi-buckhorn rear sight and Lyman combination tang sight. Mounted with about 2-X shell and flame grain American walnut with H-style checkered forearm and capped pistol grip stock with Winchester trademark embossed hard rubber buttplate. Left side of lower tang, under the wood is marked with the assembly number “264”, “XX” and an “R”. Matching assembly number is found in top tang channel of buttstock. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter which identifies this rifle in cal. 45-70 with 22″ extra light rnd bbl, plain trigger, checkered pistol grip stock with oil finish and rubber buttplate with half magazine and take down, received in warehouse February 19, 1904 and shipped February 22, 1904 to order # T111999, return to repaired August 16, 1904, order # 242118. This rifle was produced at a time when business was still conducted from the back of a horse, buggy or wagon and the daily use of firearms was commonplace for hunting and self defense. This model rifle was extremely popular in the great North Woods, Canada and Alaska for big game hunting and self defense. Most often these rifles saw hard service under adverse conditions and are rarely found today with high orig finish. Special Note:* This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very fine plus, all matching. Bbl and magazine tube retain 96-97% strong, orig blue with light muzzle end wear and light wear on the magazine tube cap. Bbl extension retains 75-80% orig blue with a wear spot on the bottom and side, at the carry point. Receiver retains 96-97% strong orig blue with only sharp edge wear and a couple of small scratches. Hammer retains brilliant case colors, faded on top edge. Lever retains brilliant case colors on the sides, moderately faded on outer faces. Wood is sound with some light mildew spots on the buttstock, a few nicks & scratches and retains most of is orig oil finish, showing wear on the forearm at the carry point. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore. Shows little use. 49432-17 JR C&R; IVORY (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3062 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - October 2015 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 DELUXE LIGHTWEIGHT TAKE DOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE.