Winchester | Winchester 1886 Deluxe Lever Action Rifle. SN 110250. Cal. 45-70

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Aug 12, 2017 - Aug 13, 2017

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• Lot Description
  
  Artist: Winchester |
  Title: Winchester 1886 Deluxe Lever Action Rifle. SN 110250. Cal. 45-70
  Inscribed on barrel: Manufactured by the Winchester Repeating Arms Co. New Haven. Conn. U.S.A; Inscribed under lever on rifle body: Pat. Oct. 14. 1884. Jan. 20. 1885. 110250
  Medium: Firearm
  Dimensions:

  Condition

  
  Condition: Very Good
  This Special order Model 1886 is in very good condition. Serial number 110250 has a 26 half round, half octagonal barrel and a half-length magazine. There is a bone bead hunting front sight and three leaf express rear sight. Standard receiver with tang mounted peep sight. The stock is walnut with a checkered pistol grip, Winchester hard grip cap, smooth steel buttplate, including a checkered forend with nose cap. Accompanied with Buffalo Historical Center letter confirming the attributes of this gun as 45-70, half octagon barrel, plain trigger, checkered stock, pistol grip, shotgun butt, half mag (4 cartridges), Winchester express sights, received in warehouse September 2, 1896, shipped from warehouse September 3, 1896, returned and repaired November 7, 1896 and November 8, 1898. The barrel displays 95% of the original blue, minor faint wear on the muzzle and on sharp edges of octagon with a few tiny nicks and scratches. Receiver shows 95% strong, original case colors with very minor surface oxidation on left side and a few faint scratches. Hammer and lever show close to all of its original case colors. The stock has good checkering, there is a small semi-circle crack, approximately ½ inch diameter that follows the grain just beneath the rear peep sight on the left side of the stock. Buttplate shows strong, restored factory quality blue. Forend is sound with good checkering, with minor nicks and a scratch. The rifle is mechanically sound but has not been inspected internally. PROVENANCE: James D. Julia Auctioneers Private Collection, TX
  
  This condition report has been prepared by Altermann Galleries and is no substitute for a physical inspection by you and/or your representative. The report provided by Altermann Galleries has not been prepared by a professional conservator. If you question the condition of a work of art, we recommend you consult a professional conservator of your choice for a more complete assessment. This report will not disclose any condition problems that may occur during the course of subsequent restoration. Please refer to Altermann Galleries terms and condition of sale as stated in the auction catalog, or which may be provided to you upon request. All representations and warranties, expressed or implied, will be limited to the conditions of sale. If you require a more detailed explanation of the condition report, which has been provided by Altermann Galleries, please contact an Altermann Galleries representative. A glossary of terms may also be provided to you upon request.All property is sold "as is" and should be viewed personally by you or your professional representative or conservator before the sale to assess condition.
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