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and “NICKEL STEEL” on the left side. Model 1886 rifles with special order barrels shorter or longer than the standard 26-inch barrel are scarce. The rifle is also fitted with a 3/4 magazine tube and a folding tang peep sight. The lower tang has the two-line patent
dates marking and the serial number. Mounted on smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock. The buttstock is fitted with a checkered steel shotgun buttplate.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 85% plus original blue finish with thinning to gray on the balance and a series of minor scratches on the underside of the receiver extending to the takedown collar. Traces of original niter blue remains on the loading gate. 80% plus original case colors remain on the hammer and lever. The wood is also very fine with limited surface chipping at the buttplate and minor dings and scratches overall. Mechanically excellent. A very fine example of a Model 1886 that will be an attractive addition to any Winchester collection. Estimate: 9,500 - 14,000
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serial number on the lower tang, and has a matted section on the top of the
receiver ring. It is fitted with raised dovetailed beaded blade front, elevation adjustable
notch rear, and receiver mounted Lyman peep sights, missing rear aperture. Mounted with a smooth Schnabel tip forearm with ebony insert and a straight grip stock with hard rubber Winchester shotgun buttplate.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 85% plus original blue finish and strong case colors on the hammer with some scattered areas
thinning to a smooth brown or grey patina and some scattered small patches of very light pitting. The wood is very good with some scattered
minor dings and scratches, a dark patch at the heel (old repair), and a minor chip in the toe which includes the buttplate. Mechanically excellent. An exceptional Winchester Model 1895 in Teddy Roosevelt’s favorite caliber, often referred to as his “big medicine”. Estimate: 8,000 - 12,000
LOT 3006
Winchester Model 1886 Extra Lightweight Takedown Lever Action Short Rifle - Serial no. 130776, 45-90 WCF cal., 22 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1903. The 22 inch barrel is fitted with a beaded blade Lyman front sight and
a single folding leaf Lyman rear
sight and is stamped with the two-line address marking and “45-90/WCF” on top
LOT 3007
Very Fine Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Rifle in Desirable .405 W.C.F. - Serial no. 62598, 405 WCF cal., 24 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1908. The barrel has the two-line nickel steel marking on the upper left and “405 W.C.F.” on top at the breech. Winchester
factory oval proofs are on the barrel and receiver at the breech. The receiver is marked with the two-line Winchester
address on the left, three-line trademark on the upper tang,