RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 DELUXE LEVER ACTION SHORT RIFLE.

RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 DELUXE LEVER ACTION SHORT RIFLE. Cal. 45-70. SN 83488. Fine deluxe rifle in a rare configuration with 22″ rapid taper, extra lightweight bbl with scarce full magazine, pedestal front sight with Marbles convertible brass & ivory bead front sight, a slot blank in rear seat & a Lyman 21 receiver side sight with articulated peep & knurled windage knob. Mounted with spectacular, center crotch cut flame & shell grain, H-style checkered, American walnut with black insert pistol grip stock & Winchester embossed hard rubber buttplate. Left side of lower tang is marked, under wood, “897XXRB”. The “897” is also found in top tang channel of stock. CONDITION: Very fine, all original. Bbl & magazine tube retain 95-96% strong, bright, orig, blue with a couple of spots of pitting & some thinning over chamber area. Receiver retains about 30% faded case colors with balance of receiver turned bright silver. Lever retains 30-40% faded case colors in sheltered areas with balance a bright silver. Hammer retains about 70% faded case colors. Wood is sound with checkering showing light to moderate wear with the checkering on the buttstock filled with hand grease & oil. There is light oil staining at receiver. Both stock & forearm have light nicks & scratches & retain most of their orig brilliant piano varnish finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-59503 (22,500-32,500)

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
	1049	$20,125.00	RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 DELUXE LEVER ACTION SHORT RIFLE. Cal. 45-70. SN 83488. Fine deluxe rifle in a rare configuration with 22″ rapid taper, extra lightweight bbl with scarce full magazine, pedestal front sight with Marbles convertible brass & ivory bead front sight, a slot blank in rear seat & a Lyman 21 receiver side sight with articulated peep & knurled windage knob. Mounted with spectacular, center crotch cut flame & shell grain, H-style checkered, American walnut with black insert pistol grip stock & Winchester embossed hard rubber buttplate. Left side of lower tang is marked, under wood, “897XXRB”. The “897” is also found in top tang channel of stock. CONDITION: Very fine, all original. Bbl & magazine tube retain 95-96% strong, bright, orig, blue with a couple of spots of pitting & some thinning over chamber area. Receiver retains about 30% faded case colors with balance of receiver turned bright silver. Lever retains 30-40% faded case colors in sheltered areas with balance a bright silver. Hammer retains about 70% faded case colors. Wood is sound with checkering showing light to moderate wear with the checkering on the buttstock filled with hand grease & oil. There is light oil staining at receiver. Both stock & forearm have light nicks & scratches & retain most of their orig brilliant piano varnish finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-59503 (22,500-32,500) 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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