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*Winchester 1886 .45-70 SN: 135664

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
*Winchester 1886 .45-70 SN: 135664
Vintage large frame lever action repeating rifle chambered in .45-70 Government, manufactured circa 1905. Features a 26" round barrel marked "MANUFACTURED BY THE/-WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A.-", 'button' magazine, dovetailed Lyman blade front sight, semi-buckhorn adjustable rear sporting sight, smooth trigger, knurled hammer spur, smooth walnut forend with metal cap and straight grip shoulder stock with crescent metal buttplate. The right side of the buttstock is inlayed with a brass plaque stamped "DOUBLE/EAGE/RANCH" with two round bird effigys. Rifle exhibits little remaining finish with the majority of the metal surfaces turned to a light brown patina. Action is smooth, the bore is good to very good, the markings are are clear and the wood stocks are very good with a small repair on the right side of the wrist. Condition is NRA Very Good. ***Antique Firearm***