*RARE DELUXE ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

*RARE DELUXE ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 33 WCF. SN 145592. Spectacular deluxe ’86 with 24″ tapered rnd bbl, half magazine with pedestal mounted, ivory bead hunting front sight and flat top rear sight. Bbl has a full matted top and there are British proofs on the left side at the chamber area and left side of receiver. Receiver is spectacularly engraved by Angelo J. Stokes with a wonderfully detailed large vignette of a cougar standing on a precipice surrounded by a foliate border and further surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns. It has a beautiful spade & dot border with fleur di lis. Right side of receiver is engraved with a grizzly bear on the loading port base and another grizzly in front of the loading port. It has extremely well executed foliate patterns with foliate arabesque patterns surrounding and a mirror image border of the left side. Bottom of receiver has a large oval vignette of a massive mule deer buck surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns. Engraving extends over the top of the receiver, entire top of the bolt, top edges of the receiver, top tang, takedown ring, and forend cap. There is a band of engraving at the chamber end of the bbl and another at the muzzle. Sides of hammer & lever & face of lever are also beautifully engraved. This is certainly one of Stokes’ most accomplished and detailed pieces of work. It is mounted with very beautiful, highly figured, center crotch cut, flame & shell grain, American walnut, carved and checkered in “D” style with oak leaves, acorns, & ribbons with capped pistol gripped stock and a solid red Winchester pad. Forend cap & buttstock have sling eyes. This exact rifle is pictured, in black & white, on pg. 334 of Winchester Engraving, Wilson. Caption states that this is a factory photograph with penciled notation on the back, “Stokes Design D/Lab $80.00/Mod 92”. This is obviously an 1886 in the photograph and close examination leaves no doubt that this is the exact same rifle before the British proofs were applied, even though it is not identified by serial number. Mr. Wilson speculates that given the difference from previously known factory designs, the factory was experimenting with new patterns to add to their repertoire. The photograph credit is from the Nick Kusmit Collection. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter fully identifying this rifle with the matted bbl, recoil pad, special engraving, and screw eyes. It further states “Eighty Hours Stokes”. It also states carved style “D”, $10. It further indicates receipt in warehouse Nov 10, 1909, shipped April 29, 1910, received and returned May 28, 1910. It shows two different work orders. All of which, combined with the British Proofs, leads to the speculation that this was an exhibit rifle. CONDITION: Extremely fine, as new, possibly unfired, retaining most of its orig factory finish to both metal & wood. It retains virtually all of its orig blue on the bolt face. Blue is extremely bright and clean with only the most faint sharp edge wear. Case colors on sides of lever & all the hammer are brilliant, turning silver on the outer edges of lever. Wood has one or two very minor nicks & scratches and retains virtually all of its orig factory finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Goforth Collection 4-60634 JR179 (50,000-80,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006

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
	1040	$47,150.00	RARE DELUXE ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 33 WCF. SN 145592. Spectacular deluxe ’86 with 24″ tapered rnd bbl, half magazine with pedestal mounted, ivory bead hunting front sight and flat top rear sight. Bbl has a full matted top and there are British proofs on the left side at the chamber area and left side of receiver. Receiver is spectacularly engraved by Angelo J. Stokes with a wonderfully detailed large vignette of a cougar standing on a precipice surrounded by a foliate border and further surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns. It has a beautiful spade & dot border with fleur di lis. Right side of receiver is engraved with a grizzly bear on the loading port base and another grizzly in front of the loading port. It has extremely well executed foliate patterns with foliate arabesque patterns surrounding and a mirror image border of the left side. Bottom of receiver has a large oval vignette of a massive mule deer buck surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns. Engraving extends over the top of the receiver, entire top of the bolt, top edges of the receiver, top tang, takedown ring, and forend cap. There is a band of engraving at the chamber end of the bbl and another at the muzzle. Sides of hammer & lever & face of lever are also beautifully engraved. This is certainly one of Stokes’ most accomplished and detailed pieces of work. It is mounted with very beautiful, highly figured, center crotch cut, flame & shell grain, American walnut, carved and checkered in “D” style with oak leaves, acorns, & ribbons with capped pistol gripped stock and a solid red Winchester pad. Forend cap & buttstock have sling eyes. This exact rifle is pictured, in black & white, on pg. 334 of Winchester Engraving, Wilson. Caption states that this is a factory photograph with penciled notation on the back, “Stokes Design D/Lab $80.00/Mod 92”. This is obviously an 1886 in the photograph and close examination leaves no doubt that this is the exact same rifle before the British proofs were applied, even though it is not identified by serial number. Mr. Wilson speculates that given the difference from previously known factory designs, the factory was experimenting with new patterns to add to their repertoire. The photograph credit is from the Nick Kusmit Collection. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter fully identifying this rifle with the matted bbl, recoil pad, special engraving, and screw eyes. It further states “Eighty Hours Stokes”. It also states carved style “D”, $10. It further indicates receipt in warehouse Nov 10, 1909, shipped April 29, 1910, received and returned May 28, 1910. It shows two different work orders. All of which, combined with the British Proofs, leads to the speculation that this was an exhibit rifle. CONDITION: Extremely fine, as new, possibly unfired, retaining most of its orig factory finish to both metal & wood. It retains virtually all of its orig blue on the bolt face. Blue is extremely bright and clean with only the most faint sharp edge wear. Case colors on sides of lever & all the hammer are brilliant, turning silver on the outer edges of lever. Wood has one or two very minor nicks & scratches and retains virtually all of its orig factory finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Goforth Collection 4-60634 JR179 (50,000-80,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006 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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