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LOT 11
Excellent Winchester Model 1886 Lightweight Takedown Lever Action Rifle in the Desirable .45-70 Caliber -
Serial no. 159665A, 45-70 WCF cal., 22 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Based on a John Browning patent, the
Model 1886 was one of the strongest lever actions ever used in a Winchester rifle, with this outstanding example chambered
in highly desirable 45-70 caliber and in scarce special order lightweight takedown rifle configuration. As Winchester expert and author
George Madis noted, “While [Model 1886 lightweight 45-70 rifles] were offered over a period of years, comparatively few were produced and it is a
scarce gun” (“The Winchester Book,” page 249). This example was manufactured in 11931 and has the fast taper, 22 inch barrel with a beaded blade front sight and the sporting elevation adjustable rear sight. The barrel has late pattern Winchester style markings with the two-line address/patent dates on the left side of the barrel over the forend cap with “MADE IN U.S.A.” just in front of the rear sight followed by the two-line nickel-steel marking and “45-70” at the breech. The top of the barrel and receiver are both stamped with the “WP” Winchester proof mark inside an oval. The upper tang has the late pattern, three-line model/trademark information, and the lower tang has the serial number. The takedown lever has the 1893 patent date. It has the early style Winchester blue finish on all the metal parts with a high gloss varnish on the buttstock and forend. The shotgun style stock is fitted with a black plastic impress checkered buttplate
LOT 12
Documented Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action
.25-20 WCF Rifle with Factory Letter - Serial no. 218147,
25-20 WCF cal., 24 inch octagon bbl., blue finish, walnut
stock. This is a very fine Winchester Model 1892 Rifle in desirable
.25-20 WCF caliber. The included factory letter confirms the octagon barrel
in .25-20 caliber and plain trigger. The letter also states the rifle was received in the
warehouse on October 14, 1903, and shipped on October 15, 1903. The rifle is fitted with a combination Beach front sight, an elevation adjustable rear sight, and a folding tang peep sight. The top barrel flat has the standard two-line Winchester legend ahead of the rear sight and “25-20 WCF” at the breech. Mounted on a plain walnut forearm and straight grip stock. The stock is fitted with a crescent buttplate.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 95% plus original blue finish with brown patina on the balance. 70% original niter
with the Winchester logo in the middle.
CONDITION: Excellent with 97% plus of the original blue finish overall with the slightest edge wear and a small vise imprint on the left side of the takedown collar. The wood is also excellent with a small chip at the stock toe, limited minor handling marks, four small pin holes from a removed overall lay on the right side of the stock, and nearly all original factory varnish remaining. Mechanically excellent. An exceptional, scarce Winchester Model 1886 Lightweight Takedown .45-70 Rifle that will be a welcomed addition to any lever action or sporting collection.
Estimate: 6,500 - 9,500
blue remains on the loading gate. The hammer and lever retain 60% plus original case colors. The buttplate has a smooth brown-gray patina with a couple small patches of pitting. The wood is very fine with some minor dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 5,000 - 7,500
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