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Winchester Model 1886 .40-82 WCF SN: 8042

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 1,800.00 USD
Winchester Model 1886 .40-82 WCF SN: 8042
Scarce large frame lever action repeating rifle chambered in .40-82 Winchester, manufactured circa 1887(second year production). Features a 26" octagon barrel marked "-MANUFACTURED BY THE-/-WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A.-", full-length magazine tube, dovetailed blade front front sight with bead top, semi-buckhorn adjustable rear sporting sight, smooth trigger, knurled hammer spur, smooth walnut forend with metal cap and straight grip shoulder stock with crescent metal buttplate. The upper tang has been drilled and tapped for a vernier sight with a hole drilled into the "88" portion of the model marking. Rifle exhibits little to no remaining finish with receiver displaying a light silver patina with scattered dark grey tones, the barrel shows rounded edges with a spotted brown patina over bare metal and the magazine tube bear a smooth brown patina. Action is smooth, the bore is good with some pitting, markings are light but legible and the wood stocks are good with the buttstock showing age with repairs to the toe. Condition is NRA Good. ***Antique Firearm***