WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 UNIQUE 45-70 GOVERNMENT RIFLE MADE 1891 FACTORY LETTER OF AUTHENTICITY
Guns International #: 100481676 Seller's Inventory #: 1886
Category: Winchester Rifles - Antique Lever - Winchester Rifles - Model 1886
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Seller: 68DEVILDOG
Member Since: 9/9/14
First Name: RICHARD
Last Name: RYDIN
State: Alabama
Zip: 36576
Country: United States
Phone: (251) 223-3278
Number of Active Listings: 0
Total Number of Listings: 7
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: MAJOR CREDIT CARDS
Description:
UNIQUE ONE-OF A-KIND TIN PLATED WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 45-70 GOVERNMENT RIFLE FACTORY DATED TO AUGUST 4, 1891.
A LETTER OF AUTHENTICITY FROM THE CODY FIREARMS RESEARCH MUSEUM ACCOMPANIES THE RIFLE. THE RIFLE HAS BEEN EXAMINED IN DETAIL BY GUN EXPERT, JIM MITHCHEL OF FAIRHOPE , AL. HE DETERMINED THAT THE RIFLE CAME FROM THE FACTORY WITHOUT PLATING AND WAS TIN PLATED BY THE OWNER FOR MARITIME USE. THE OWNER WAS REPORTEDLY AN ORE BOAT CAPITAN ON LAKE SUPERIOR.
THE RIFLE SHOWS WEAR BUT THE TIN PLATING IS APPROX. 85%. THE ACTION IS EXCELLENT AND ONE OF THE SMOOTHEST FIRING RIFLES I HAVE EVER FIRED. THE BORE IS IN GREAT SHAPE. THE LANDS ARE HIGH, BUT HAS MINOR PITTING ON THE GROOVES. THERE IS SOME PITTING ON THE TIN PLATE, BUT NO RUST. THERE IS A SHALLOW WEATHER CRACK IN THE BUTTSTOCK. I AM ASSURED IT IS CONTAINED. THE FOREARM AND BUTTSTOCK ARE BEAUTIFUL WALNUT. THERE ARE WEAR MARKS BUT IT'S MORE THE BEAUTY OF THE AGES AND THE LIFE IT HAS SEEN!!
TWO 20 RD BOXES OF AMMO (45-70 406 GR. 1350 FPS MUZZEL VELOCITY LEAD NON-JACKETED) ACCOMPANY THE FIREARM.
PAYMENT BY: PAY PAL, VISA, MASTER CARD, AMEX PLEASE ADD 3% FEE TO PURCHASE PRICE.
ANTIQUE WEAPON.... NO FFL REQUIRED!!
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO
Model: 1886
Serial Number: 59XXX
Caliber Info: 45-70
Bore: RIFLED/SHINEY
Chambers: GREAT
Ejectors: GREAT
Condition: VERY GOOD
Metal Condition: 85% PLATE
Wood Condition: VERY GOOD
Bore Condition: SOME PITTING
Barrel Type: OCTAGON
Action: LEVER
Triggers: FACTORY-SINGLE
Butt Pad: CRESCENT
Finish: TIN PLATE
Sights: FACTORY
Manufacture Date: 8/4/1891
Item Location: SILVERHILL, AL.