Winchester Model 1886 Lightweight Rifle

Description:

Winchester Model 1886 Lightweight Rifle, c. 1904, serial number 132409, .33 caliber, walnut stock and forend, round taper barrel marked on the top "MANUFACTURED BY THE/WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A.," and on the left side of the barrel "NICKEL STEEL BARREL/ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER," half magazine, barrel lg. 24, overall lg. 42 3/4 in.

Provenance: The collection of David F. Post.

Note: FFL, C&R.
Estimate $2,000-4,000

Stock has a few very light dings and nicks from use, some light case hardening left on the lever, barrel has about 90% or more blue, and the receiver has about 75%. The action functions properly. The bore is crisp and bright.


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