ITEM # 444
Winchester Model 1886 Lightweight Rifle
Click on images for enlarged versions. |
|
serial #135675, 33 W.C.F., 24" nickel steel round barrel with a very good bore. The barrel and full length magazine tube retain about 97% thinning original blue finish with a few light scratches near the muzzle. The receiver and forend cap on this 1905 manufactured rifle retain about 85% thinning original blue finish with the belly of the receiver and high edges bearing a gunmetal gray color. The upper left side of the receiver has four added holes which now support filler screws. The checkered steel buttplate is gray overall. The lightly sanded and linseed oil finished straight grip walnut buttstock and forend rate near excellent with a few light dings. This rifle is equipped with a Lyman No. 4 ivory hunting front sight and a flat top sporting rear sight. (2011-11) {C&R} [Dom Morin Collection] (1200/1600) SOLD FOR $1610.00