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Special order Winchester Model 1886 short rifle, .45-70 cal., 22" round barrel, full magazine, har

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Special order Winchester Model 1886 short  rifle, .45-70 cal., 22  round barrel, full  magazine, har
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Special order Winchester Model 1886 short rifle, .45-70 cal., 22" round barrel, full magazine, hard rubber shotgun butt plate, sling swivel eyelets of factory style, serial #136831. The right side of the butt stockis period stamped Bregent 1786 St Catherine (Street) Montreal. Bregent was probably a dealer who sold it. The barrel and magazine tube show 90-95%+ original blue, some slight drifting on the muzzle and by the barreladdress; also the barrel seems to be of lighter weight than standard. The frame shows 80-90% original blue thinning on the high points and belly. The hammer and loading lever show 75-85% case hardening.There is a large blemish on the right top of forend which is approximately 1-1/2" x 1/4" which is a slight scorch mark. The butt stock shows a large sliver missing from the toe, approximately 2-7/8" x 3/4" tapering toa point, and portion of the butt plate missing at that area. The stocks are a nice light color and show some minor scratches and other than the 2 mentioned defects would be at least very good and excellent wood to