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Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle in Desirable 45-90 WCF

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:1,800.00 USD Estimated At:4,500.00 - 7,000.00 USD
Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle in Desirable 45-90 WCF
This is a fine example of a Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action .45-90 Rifle. The barrel and magazine are blued and the receiver and crescent buttplate and forearm cap have a casehardened finish. The walnut stock and forearm have an oil finish. The barrel is fitted with the standard silver blade front and adjustable sporting rear sights. The top barrel flat is marked "-MANUFACTURED BY THE- / -WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.- " ahead of the rear sight and "45-90 W.C.F." is marked at the breech. The upper tang is marked "-MODEL 1886-" and the lower is marked with the two-line 1884 and 1885 patent markings behind the trigger and the serial number behind the lever.
BBL: 26 inch octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 45-90 WCF
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: 96921
Condition: Very fine. The barrel has a smooth plum blue patina with high edge wear. The magazine retains 95% original blue finish with some thinning to smooth brown. The bolt retains 98% original bright blue finish. The receiver retains 80% original case colors with a the balance having a silver gray with some minor oxidation. The lever retains 40% original case colors with a gray patina and minor oxidation on the balance. The buttplate has aged to a smooth silver gray. The wood is very fine retaining half of the original finish with overall scattered minor dings, dents and scratches. The markings are crisp and clear. The action is excellent.