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WINCHESTER 1886 EXTRA LIGHTWEIGHT LEVER ACTION

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:2,250.00 USD Estimated At:4,500.00 - 5,500.00 USD
WINCHESTER 1886 EXTRA LIGHTWEIGHT LEVER ACTION
RIFLE. Cal. 45-70. S# 140020A. Bbl. 22" tapered rnd. Ramp mounted replacement front sight w/ original sporting rear sight. Special order full length mag., extra light weight rifles were half length unless otherwise ordered. Blued finish. Walnut forearm & straight grip stock w/ hard rubber shotgun buttplate. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Cody Firearm Museum letter providing the following information "45/70 caliber / Barrel Shape: Round / Plain trigger / Full magazine / Shotgun butt with rubber butt plate / Received in warehouse on January 8, 1907 / Shipped from warehouse on July 31, 1907, order number 104476". CONDITION: bbl. & mag. tube retain 90% lightly faded blue. Action has faded blue w/ brown appearance indicating touch up finish. Sanded & refinished wood has dark appearance showing dents & scratches. Stock has cracks extending from top & right side of buttplate. Good mechanics. Dark pitted bore. (20-1767). CURIO. $4,500-5,500.