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Winchester model 1886 lever-action rifle, .40-82 caliber, 26” round barrel, full magazine, blue and

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Winchester model 1886 lever-action rifle, .40-82  caliber, 26” round barrel, full magazine, blue and
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Winchester model 1886 lever-action rifle, .40-82 caliber, 26” round barrel, full magazine, blue and case hardened finish, standard wood stocks, Lyman tang sight in fine to excellent condition, serial #322296. The barrel shows 95-98% original brig blue, just some slight toning, minor losses at the muzzle, some beginning normal age. The magazine tube shows 80-90% original blue, just some slight drifting and toning. The frame shows 98-95% bright and vivid case hardening with greens and purpl and all the colors of the rainbow just toning slightly with some just-starting age and slight loss on the bottom forward portion of the frame. The lever shows 80-90% case hardening with some vivid colors. The hammer shows 50-60% case hardening. The bolt shows 95% bright original blue. The stocks show a beautiful light color and 90-95% original varnish, just some slight scratches and at least 90% varnish remains. The stocks fit the metal perfectly, the buttplate shows traces of case hardening drifting to patina. The tang sight is the correct type made for 86’s with a high post. The original front and rear sight are retained. The interior is excellent, the bore is near mint. A very strong condition 86