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Winchester 1886 Deluxe .40-82 SN: 48227

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:15,000.00 USD Estimated At:30,000.00 - 40,000.00 USD
Winchester 1886 Deluxe .40-82 SN: 48227
This deluxe special order variation of the Winchester Model 1886 rifle was manufactured in 1890. 26" half round/half octagon barrel (letter states octagon). The rifle is fitted with a special order dovetailed folding Lyman No. 5 combination front sight with white bead, Buckhorn elevation adjustable rear sight, and a Lyman folding tang peep sight. The top barrel flat has the two-line Winchester address ahead of the rear sight and "40-82 W.C.F." at the breech. The lower tang has the two-line patent dates marking and the serial number. The deluxe "XX" walnut forearm and pistol grip stock feature "H" style checkering. The pistol grip stock features an ebony grip insert and is fitted with a smooth steel crescent buttplate. Full length magazine. Bore is near excellent/bright with some light frosting. Action is crisp/smooth, the stocks are very good, with minor scratches/dings, original blue finished barrel, & magazine has faded somewhat, about 60% with the upper barrel turning a brown patina. The case colored receiver, hammer, lever, buttplate, & fore cap are about 65%, mostly on the lever & receiver, with handling loss on the under side of receiver, traces on the fore cap, & the buttstock in the white. All marking are crisp/clear. A beautiful rifle.
NRA Condition-Fine. Antique Firearm.