ITEM # 371
Winchester Model 1886 Special Order Lightweight Rifle

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serial #131117, 33 W.C.F., 24" nickel steel round barrel with a very good bore. The barrel and magazine tube retain 92% original blue finish with the majority of the loss at the muzzle showing scattered spots of lightly cleaned pitting due to contact with blood.  The receiver on this 1903 manufactured rifle retains about 70% thinning original blue finish with the belly and high edges bearing a grayish brown patina.  The hammer and lever retain a good amount of strong original case colors which have mellowed more so on the lever.  The plain pistol grip walnut buttstock and forend rate very good with perhaps 15% original varnish remaining.  The rear sight is a Charles Daniels peep style sporting rear sight replacement.  (2011-19) {C&R} [Dom Morin Collection]  (2000/3000) SOLD FOR $2587.50