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Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle

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Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle
serial #32828, 38-56 W.C.F., 25 1/2'' shortened round barrel with full magazine and a very good bore showing scattered light pitting and oxidation but strong rifling throughout. The metal surfaces of this 1889-made rifle have toned to a pewter gunmetal patina with areas of light oxidation staining, spots of old oxidation, and some scattered light handling marks; the bolt shows small remnants of original blue in the protected areas. The screws show a bright silvery patina with light to moderate slot wear, and several of the screws are later replacements, including the tang screw. The smooth straight grip walnut stock and forend are in very good condition as lightly cleaned with an about 1'' chip along the right side of the upper tang, a very thin sliver ahead of it, a small chip at the forend cap, and a few light dings and handling marks; the curved steel buttplate has toned to an oxidized brown patina with undertones of gray, and is lightly proud at the toe. The magazine hanger is soldered into what is likely a newly cut dovetail, and the barrel is sighted with a Lyman ''Hunting'' blade front sight and a sporting-style semi-buckhorn rear sight. A salty Model 1886 for the Winchester enthusiast. (14A11684-1) {ANTIQUE} (700/900)