WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 40-65. Standard grade rifle with 26” oct bbl, full magazine, uncheckered wood, with straight stock and crescent steel buttplate. Bbl has a semi-buckhorn rear sight and modified beeches front sight, wherein the original base was used and the articulated ring was replaced with a tiny brass blade. The entire rifle has been completely restored in a very profession manner, probably by Turnbull. SN 45164. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine as restored, retaining virtually all its fine blue and brilliant case colors. Bore is strong and bright with very fine scattered pitting. Wood has a couple of small nicks, and there are a couple of scratches on the receiver, otherwise it is near perfect. 4-48444 JR325 (Dr. Ladd Heldenbrand Est.) (1,500-3,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2003

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
	940	$2,990.00	WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 40-65. Standard grade rifle with 26” oct bbl, full magazine, uncheckered wood, with straight stock and crescent steel buttplate. Bbl has a semi-buckhorn rear sight and modified beeches front sight, wherein the original base was used and the articulated ring was replaced with a tiny brass blade. The entire rifle has been completely restored in a very profession manner, probably by Turnbull. SN 45164. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine as restored, retaining virtually all its fine blue and brilliant case colors. Bore is strong and bright with very fine scattered pitting. Wood has a couple of small nicks, and there are a couple of scratches on the receiver, otherwise it is near perfect. 4-48444 JR325 (Dr. Ladd Heldenbrand Est.) (1,500-3,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2003 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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