*WINCHESTER 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

*WINCHESTER 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 152307. Cal. 45-70, 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, Marble #2 fine bead front, Marble V-notch sporting rear with set screw and captive elevator. Left flat of bbl is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A. PAT. OCT. 14 1884. JAN. 20. 1885”. Adjacent receiver left flat marked “45-70”. Top flat and top receiver “WP” proof marks. Standard receiver mounted with nicely streaked straight grain walnut, uncheckered straight grip, crescent steel buttplate, standard forend with nose cap. CONDITION: Very Good to Fine. Bbl and mag tube retain 90-95% orig blue showing bright on sharp edges, some normal minor nicks & scratches and a couple of spots of shallow fine surface oxidation. Receiver retains orig blue thinning and flaking, blending with silver and brown patina. Hammer shows strong orig blue. Lever retains thinning orig case colors blending with silver and brown patina. Stock is sound with some minor nicks & dings, an area of small shallow dents on left side and retains an added coat of finish. Forend is sound with some minor nicks & dings and retains an added coat of finish. Nose cap has been cold-blued. Mechanics are crisp with a nice shiny bore. 4-39888 BDT189 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2010

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
	2059	$4,600.00	WINCHESTER 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 152307. Cal. 45-70, 26″ oct bbl, full magazine, Marble #2 fine bead front, Marble V-notch sporting rear with set screw and captive elevator. Left flat of bbl is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A. PAT. OCT. 14 1884. JAN. 20. 1885”. Adjacent receiver left flat marked “45-70”. Top flat and top receiver “WP” proof marks. Standard receiver mounted with nicely streaked straight grain walnut, uncheckered straight grip, crescent steel buttplate, standard forend with nose cap. CONDITION: Very Good to Fine. Bbl and mag tube retain 90-95% orig blue showing bright on sharp edges, some normal minor nicks & scratches and a couple of spots of shallow fine surface oxidation. Receiver retains orig blue thinning and flaking, blending with silver and brown patina. Hammer shows strong orig blue. Lever retains thinning orig case colors blending with silver and brown patina. Stock is sound with some minor nicks & dings, an area of small shallow dents on left side and retains an added coat of finish. Forend is sound with some minor nicks & dings and retains an added coat of finish. Nose cap has been cold-blued. Mechanics are crisp with a nice shiny bore. 4-39888 BDT189 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2010 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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