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CONDITION: Very fine. The rifle retains 75% plus of the original blue finish on the barrel and magazine tube. The barrel, bolt and loading gate have 95% of
the original blue finish. The blue finish on the magazine is thin and shows some light handling wear. The case colors on the forearm cap, receiver, lever and buttplate retain 40% with the balance having faded to a silver-gray with the pattern of the case colors present overall. Half of the case colors are present on the hammer and lower tang. The highly figured stock and forearm are both also very fine. Nearly all of the high polish varnish finish remains. The checkering on the forearm and pistol grip has some minor handling wear and the stock and forearm have a few minor handling and storage marks. The markings on the barrel and receiver are crisp. Mechanically excellent. This is an exceptional example of a unique special order Model 1886 Deluxe lever action rifle. Provenance: The Gateway Collection.
Estimate: 20,000 - 35,000