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The top of the barrel has been roll marked with the two-line factory style markings of:
“MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO./NEW HAVEN CONN U.S.A. PATENTED OCT.14.1885, JAN.20.1885.,” and the caliber markings “45-70” is stamped in front of the receiver. The upper tang is marked “MODEL 1886-WINCHESTER-TRADE MARK REG. IN U.S. PAT. OFF.” The rifle is accompanied by a “Winchester Highly Finished Arms” catalog by Doug Turnbull Restoration.
CONDITION: Near mint as professionally embellished by Doug Turnbull Restoration with 99% of the current rust blued and color casehardened finish overall. The stock and forend are also in crisp near mint condition with beautiful checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: Cal Cannon Collection; Quail Creek Collection.
Estimate: 30,000 - 50,000
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