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Exceptional Documented Antique Special Order Factory Game Scene Engraved Winchester Deluxe Model 1886 Lever Action Extra Lightweight .45-70 Rifle with Factory Letter - Serial no. 116728, 45-70 Government cal., 26 inch part octagon bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. To simply put it, factory engraved Model 1886s are a rarity in Winchester collecting. These engraved masterpieces are especially popular with today’s collectors who have gained an appreciation for the American arts. Many of these precious steel canvases are attributed to the renowned Ulrich family of master engravers. Today Rock Island continues its long standing tradition of providing the collector’s market with high quality firearms artistry, but this time we have outdone ourselves. While any factory engraved Model 1886 is rare, offering for sale a consecutively serialized, matching factory exhibition quality pair of Model 1886s is a remarkable feat that will likely never come up again. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity the serious Winchester collector cannot miss!