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Winchester Model 1886 .33 WCF SN: 147476

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Winchester Model 1886 .33 WCF SN: 147476
Winchester special order Model 1886 Lightweight rifle manufactured in 1908. The rifle has a 24 inch round barrel, 3/4 magazine and straight wrist stock with crescent steel, buttplate. The stock and forearm are smooth varnished walnut. The barrel has a special order Lyman "Hunting" front sight with ivory bead and a sporting rear sight with screw-adjustable insert. Saddle ring. The left side of the barrel is roll-stamped with the two-line legend "MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO./NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.PAT.OCT. 14.1884. JAN.20.1885." in two lines ahead of the rear sight. "- NICKEL STEEL BARREL-/ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER" is stamped in two lines on the left side of the barrel below the rear sight and the caliber designation "33 W.C.F." is stamped on the left side of the barrel ahead of the receiver. Oval "W/P" proofmark are stamped on the top of the barrel above the breech The upper receiver tang is roll-stamped "MODEL 1886". The lower tang is stamped with the 1884 and 1885 patent dates behind the trigger along with the serial number. The bore is excellent bright, the buttplate has traces of case color, the action is smooth/tight, the stocks are very good with some minor scratches/dings. The original blue finish is about 75% with handling loss, edge wear, mostly on the receiver, and lever. The left side of the lever has a few small areas of pitting. All markings are crisp/clear. NRA Condition-Near Very Good. C&R Firearm.