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Description: This is a solid example of a Winchester Model 1886 lever action rifle that was manufactured in 1894. The top of the barrel is marked "--MANUFACTURED BY THE-- / --WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN CONN, U.S.A.--" in front of the rear sight and "45 - 90 W.C.F." at the breech. The upper tang is marked "--MODEL 1886--" and " PAT. OCT. 14. 1884 / JAN. 20. 1885." along with the serial number on the lower tang. Dovetail front sight with a silver blade and adjustable rear buck horn sporting sight. The barrel and full magazine tube are blue and the remaining surfaces casehardened. Mounted with a smooth forearm with a steel end cap and straight grip stock with crescent buttplate.
BBL: 26 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 45-90 WCF
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: 84838

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Condition: Fine as partially refinished (barrel and magazine) with most of the factory quality blue finish remaining. The bolt retains most of the original bright blue finish. The receiver, lever and buttplate have faded to a smooth silver gray with some strong traces of original case colors remaining on the sides of the receiver and lever, stronger case colors on the lower tang and bright case colors remaining on the upper tang. (it appears that there was a tang sight on at one time). The wood is very good showing an area of minor pressure dents on both sides of the stock at the buttplate, otherwise a few minor scattered dents and dings. The markings are crisp and clear. The action is fine.