DESIRABLE WINCHESTER 1886 TAKEDOWN DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

DESIRABLE WINCHESTER 1886 TAKEDOWN DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 89879. Cal. 45-90WCF. 26″ oct bbl, full mag takedown, Lyman ivory bead front sight, serrated side V-notch sporting rear sight with set screw modified to flattop. Top flat of bbl is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE/ WINCHESTER REPEATING ARM CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.” Adjacent takedown ring “45-90 W.C.F.” Standard receiver top tang equipped with folding peep sight. Mounted of highly figured walnut, checkered pistol grip, grip cap with ebony insert, checkered steel shotgun butt, inlet base with sling-eye, H-style checkered forend, nosecap fit with sling-eye. Accompanied with Winchester Gun Museum letter identifying as 45-90, oct bbl rifle, plain trigger, checkered pistol grip stock, shotgun butt, sling and swivel, takedown, Lyman front and rear sights, shipped August 1, 1894. Inspection of lower left tang reveals assembly number “368 368xxs”. Matching “368” number can be found in top tang channel of stock. Also, left side of upper tang has number “394”. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl and mag tube retain 90-95% orig blue, thinning on sharp edges. Normal minor nicks and scratches. Typical rub on tube from takedown and a few clean spots of fine surface oxidation. Receiver retains 90-95% orig blue, thinning on sharp edges, light wear across bottom blending with silver patina. Some minor spotting along upper, right edge. Normal small nicks and scratches showing good, orig polish lines. Hammer shows strong orig case colors, small spot of silver on right side. Lever shows traces of orig colors, mostly blending a gray patina. Stock is sound with good checkering, a few minor nicks and scratches and retains most of its orig piano varnish finish. Forend is sound, good checkering with a few slightly flattened points. Normal nicks and dings and retains orig piano varnish finish blended with hand worn patina. Nosecap shows strong orig blue. Mechanics are crisp with a nice, shiny bore. 4-41319 BDT139 (12,500-17,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011

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
	2073	$16,675.00	DESIRABLE WINCHESTER 1886 TAKEDOWN DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 89879. Cal. 45-90WCF. 26″ oct bbl, full mag takedown, Lyman ivory bead front sight, serrated side V-notch sporting rear sight with set screw modified to flattop. Top flat of bbl is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE/ WINCHESTER REPEATING ARM CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.” Adjacent takedown ring “45-90 W.C.F.” Standard receiver top tang equipped with folding peep sight. Mounted of highly figured walnut, checkered pistol grip, grip cap with ebony insert, checkered steel shotgun butt, inlet base with sling-eye, H-style checkered forend, nosecap fit with sling-eye. Accompanied with Winchester Gun Museum letter identifying as 45-90, oct bbl rifle, plain trigger, checkered pistol grip stock, shotgun butt, sling and swivel, takedown, Lyman front and rear sights, shipped August 1, 1894. Inspection of lower left tang reveals assembly number “368 368xxs”. Matching “368” number can be found in top tang channel of stock. Also, left side of upper tang has number “394”. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl and mag tube retain 90-95% orig blue, thinning on sharp edges. Normal minor nicks and scratches. Typical rub on tube from takedown and a few clean spots of fine surface oxidation. Receiver retains 90-95% orig blue, thinning on sharp edges, light wear across bottom blending with silver patina. Some minor spotting along upper, right edge. Normal small nicks and scratches showing good, orig polish lines. Hammer shows strong orig case colors, small spot of silver on right side. Lever shows traces of orig colors, mostly blending a gray patina. Stock is sound with good checkering, a few minor nicks and scratches and retains most of its orig piano varnish finish. Forend is sound, good checkering with a few slightly flattened points. Normal nicks and dings and retains orig piano varnish finish blended with hand worn patina. Nosecap shows strong orig blue. Mechanics are crisp with a nice, shiny bore. 4-41319 BDT139 (12,500-17,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 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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