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Winchester 1886 Project Rifle, .348 W.C.F.
Guns International #: 100724220 Seller's Inventory #: 5802466
Category: Winchester Rifles - Model 1886 - Winchester Rifles - Antique Lever
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Seller: Cabelas Grand Junction
Company: Bass Pro - Cabelas
Member Since: 6/15/10
State: Colorado
Zip: 81505
Country: United States
Phone: (970) 683-5013
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Seller: FFL Dealer
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Description:
This rifle was manufactured in 1892 and sometime after 1935 when the model 71 replaced the 1886, a Model 71 barrel was screwed into this rifle's receiver.The person/persons performing this transformation were unaware or didn't care that the Nickel Steel receiver of the 1886 is not really equipped to handle the power of the .348 cartridge.Model 71s were built using Winchester Proof Steel receivers and had other improvements designed for the most powerful lever action cartridge of the time.As a result, this rifle appears to have grown a head-space problem as, the bolt locks are loose in their races and the bolt itself can be moved back and forth while in battery.It would be prudent to return this rifle to an original caliber from it's inception and restore it mechanically, at least for safety sake.I can only imagine the felt recoil of shooting this rifle with straight stock and crescent butt with full house .348 loads.SOLD AS IS.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: 1892
Caliber Info: .348 Winchester Center Fire
Metal Condition: Well worn receiver showing little to no original finish. The barrel, being at least 43 years newer, shows more blue but is worn from scabbard carry.
Wood Condition: Very little finish left and a hole was drilled in the butt stock to secure the rifle in a saddle scabbard. Fore end shows a splinter out and cracks
Bore Condition: Sharp and bright
Barrels: 24
Stock: Uncheckered Straight Grip
Stock Dimensions:
13
Fore End: Uncheckered with metal tip
Butt Pad: Metal Crescent
Weight: 8 lbs
Sights: Beaded blade front, Sporting leaf rear
Item Location: Grand Junction, CO