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CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. The octagonal barrel and full-length magazine have 95% of the original blue finish. The barrel markings are sharp. The breech bolt retains 97% original bright blue finish. 90% of the niter blue on the loading gate remains. The case colors on the forearm cap are muted but show minimal wear. The receiver
has nearly 80% of the vivid original case colors, minor finish wear on the front flares, and has silvered slightly on the bottom. The hammer, trigger, and sides of the lever have nearly all of the case colors. The case colors on the bottom of the lever have faded slightly to a dull silver-brown patina. The heel of the crescent buttplate retains mostly silvered out case colors. The case colors on the bottom of the buttplate have silvered and there are traces of pitting on the buttplate toe and edge of the heel. The highly figured, fancy grade, walnut stock and forearm are all in excellent condition. The fine checkering is sharp with minimal handling wear. At least 95% of the original high polish piano finish remains. Wear is limited to a few scattered and very insignificant handling marks. This is an exceptional example of a rare special order Winchester Deluxe Model 1886 .50 Express Rifle.
Provenance: The Collection of David L. DeLullo.
Estimate: 45,000 - 65,000
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