(A) WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE IN .45-70.

(A) WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE IN .45-70. Circa late 1891 per Madis. Standard weight blued round barrel with Lyman ivory beaded sight, the bead damaged, and a sporting rear sight. Barrel and receiver have faint oval "WP" proofs, most likely indicating the rifle returned to the factory for a rebarrel sometime after 1905. Half length magazine tube. 2-piece American walnut stock with a crescent rifle butt plate. CONDITION: Very Good. Rifle has faded to a gray patina throughout with a few faint traces of finish and some cleaned light spotting. Stocks have been lightly cleaned and refreshed, with scattered impressions remaining. Defined, heavily frosted bore. Fine mechanics. Name Value Barrel Length 26" Caliber/Bore .45-70 FFL Status Antique Manufacturer Winchester Model 1886 Serial Number 63593, Name, Value, Barrel Length, 26", Caliber/Bore, .45-70, FFL Status, Antique, Manufacturer, Winchester, Model, 1886, Serial Number, 63593

Estimate:£2,267.25

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