Antique 1886 Winchester Rifle .38-56 w/ Tang sight
Guns International #: 100627887 Seller's Inventory #: 29611
Category: Winchester Rifles - Model 1886 - Winchester Rifles - Lever Pre-64
Seller's Information
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Seller: Joe Salter com
Company: Down East Antiques - Joe Salter
Member Since: 9/10/10
First Name: Garrick-March-Jim-Joe
Last Name: Salter
State: New Hampshire
Zip: 03031
Country: United States
Phone: (603) 732-4000
Fax: (603) 732-4200
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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About Us: Joe Salter has been in the Antique and Collector Weapons business for 60 years as both a collector and dealer. Our company is based in Southern New Hampshire and we have had an internet based store front for the past 20 years. We are federally licensed and deal in all types of firearms and related material. We offer free Shipping for orders over $500.
Description:
S# 61991, 38-56 W.C.F., 26 inch barrel, good bore with strong sharp rifling showing light frosting and a few small areas of light erosion. This 1891 built rifle remains in good condition with strong traces of case colors visible on receiver, lever and hammer. receiver shows silvering and has a nine digit number lightly scratched in bottom. Lever and hammer have developed a dark patina. The barrel and mag tube have a grey/brown patina with traces of blue in protected areas. A Lyman bead front sight is present with rear slot holding a period filler. A Lyman tang sight with correct N marked base is mounted on tang. Wood was refinished long ago, metal is now slightly proud in some areas. Wood has a nice dark oil finish and shows scattered light marks. A tiny notch in comb allows the tang sight to fold down. Butplate is rather evenly pitted with a grey patina. The forend is missing a small splinter-on right side at nosecap. Antique
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1886
Serial Number: 61991
Caliber Info: .38-56
Gauge Info: .38-56