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This beautifully preserved takedown Model 1886 shows wonderfully executed factory pattern engraving by Weyerts,
which encompasses most of the receiver. The previously mentioned “Roosevelt bear” scene is on the left surrounded by
floral scroll, while more scrollwork occupies most of the right side of the receiver, all surrounded by a gadrooned borders.
The scrollwork continues onto the top and bottom of the receiver, breech end of the barrels, the forearm caps, the lever, the
hammer, the upper tang, the buttplate, and even the Lyman sight. Mr. Selleck’s initials “T.W.S.” are inlaid in gold on the bottom
of the receiver. Both of the barrels are marked with the standard two-line address and the caliber markings at the breech. The
upper tang is marked with the three-line model and trademark information, while the serial number is on the lower tang. The
currently fitted .45-90 W.C.F. barrel is fitted with a beaded blade Lyman “Jack sight” in the front dovetail, a blank filler in the
rear dovetail, and a Lyman No. 21 peep sight mounted on the left side of the receiver. The included 20 inch octagon barrel in
.45-70 W.C.F. is fitted with a Marble No. 3 combination beaded blade front sight, a blank filler in the rear dovetail, and matching
forearm cap and forearm to the .45-90 barrel. Both forearm caps are fitted with sling swivel eyes and another is fitted on the
bottom of the stock. It is mounted with a very finely figured, H-pattern checkered forearm and straight grip stock with a smooth
steel shotgun buttplate. Included with the rifle is a very attractive, deluxe, leather wrapped oak Ray Sterrett takedown case, fitted
for both barrels and the stocked receiver, and containing an included leather sling and oil bottle. The lid of the case has a brass
escutcheon engraved by Weyerts with a matching “Roosevelt bear”, along with Selleck’s “T-Lazy S” brand (also on the oiler lid),
and outlined with lightly tooled leather from Big Bend Saddlery in Alpine, Texas.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine as masterfully deluxe upgraded by Roger Kurtz and beautifully engraved by John Weyerts,
retaining 97% plus of the high polish blue finishes on both of the barrel sets with some light edge wear, light rotational wear on
the magazine tubes, and 90% plus of the subtly vibrant case colors with the balance an attractive smooth grey patina. The hand-
crafted, artisanal, deluxe wood is also excellent with a few scattered very light dings and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
This Winchester Model 1886 is truly a masterpiece of preservation by gifted artisans Roger Kurtz and John Weyerts, that was
ordered by and hunted with by the legendary Hollywood actor Tom Selleck!
Provenance: The Tom Selleck Collection.
Estimate: 35,000 - 50,000
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