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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. 116729, 45-70 Government cal., 26 inch part octagon bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. This Model 1886 is the consecutively serialized companion to the previous lot and make for a remarkable pair of factory built exhibition quality guns. Showcased here is no. 116729, and its mate (no. 116728) is featured in the previous lot. Both rifles feature identical factory embellishments, several sought after and rare special order features, and nearly identical shipping records. As verified in the respective factory letters these two rifles were received in the warehouse on April 25, 1898, shipped on April 27, 1898, on order number 6312, and returned to the factory on April 24, 1899, for repair. These two rifles were built to fulfill a grand special order, and certainly make for a standout pair of Winchester Model 1886s. The factory letter goes on to list the features of no. 116729: 26 inch half octagon barrel in .45-70 caliber, extra light configuration, plain trigger, fancy pistol grip stock, Lyman front and rear sights, Winchester Express rear sight, half magazine, Silvers recoil pad, factory style no. 9 engraving with vignettes 1 and 3 at an additional cost of $4.00, nickel steel and matted barrel, length of stock 13 3⁄4 inches, drop at heel 3 1/8 inches, and style “E” stock carving. This is a very impressive list of special order features.