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LOT 3022
Exceptional Documented Antique Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter - Serial no. 52189, 40-65 WCF cal., 26 inch octagon bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. The powerful Winchester Model 1886 remains one of the most iconic lever action rifles. It was the first
lever action rifle designed by John Moses Browning. Winchester ‘86s remain especially popular, and examples in high condition like this one are highly sought after. From its introduction, the Model 1886 was a popular choice for Western hunters due to its power and rugged dependability, remaining a popular choice well into the 20th century and the introduction of bolt actions on the market. These
were “working guns,” and those found in high condition are rare. It will make for a standout piece in any lever action collection. This is a stunning rifle with a factory letter stating the rifle was received in the warehouse on February 18, 1891, and shipped September 22, 1891, with an octagon barrel in .40- 65 and plain trigger. The rifle is fitted with a dovetail blade front sight and an elevation adjustable rear sight. The top barrel flat is stamped with the two-line Winchester legend ahead of the rear sight and “40-65 WCF” at the breech. The lower tang has the two-line patent dates marking as well as the serial number. The forearm and straight grip stock are nicely figured straight grain walnut. The stock is fitted with a crescent buttplate. The barrel and full length magazine tube are blued, the loading gate is nitre blue, and the remaining surfaces are casehardened.
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LOT 3023
Winchester “Centennial” Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter - Serial no. 49963, 45-60 WCF cal., 28 inch round bbl., blue finish, varnished walnut stock. The included factory letter describes this Winchester Model 1876 as: “Rifle, 45/60 caliber, Barrel Shape: Round” and “Plain trigger”. The letter states this rifle was received at the Winchester warehouse on October 28, 1885. This rifle has the third model receiver with integral dust cover guide rail and dust cover with serrated finger guide along the rear edge. The crescent buttplate has a sliding brass trapdoor. The butt trap contains three pieces of a five-piece, jointed, steel cleaning rod. The standard length, 28-inch, round barrel has a Marble No. 2 front sight with gold bead and buckhorn, sporting style rear sight with adjustable center-piece. A folding graduated peep sight with fifty minute graduations is mounted on the upper receiver tang. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped
with the two-line legend: “WINCHESTER-REPEATING-ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CT./KING’S-IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED- MARCH 29. 1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860.” ahead of the rear sight. “CAL. 45-60” is roll-stamped on the top of the barrel between the rear sight and the receiver. “45-60” is stamped in script numerals across the bottom of the brass cartridge elevator. The serial number is stamped in script numerals on the lower tang between the lever latch
and rear tang screw. The rifle has a blue finish on the barrel and magazine with bright blue receiver, side plates, dust cover, trigger and crescent buttplate. The loading gate has a fire blue finish. The hammer and lever are casehardened. The straight grain American walnut stock and forearm have a varnish finish.