VERY INTERESTING WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 SHORT RIFLE IN 45-70
Guns International #: 101394638 Seller's Inventory #: 8706
Category: Winchester Rifles - Model 1886 - Winchester Rifles - Lever Pre-64

Seller's Information
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Verified Seller
Seller: LeRoy Merz Antique Guns
Company: Merz Antique Guns
Member Since: 10/27/09
First Name: LeRoy
Last Name: Merz
State: Minnesota
Zip: 56538-0494
Country: United States
Phone: (218) 739-3255
Fax: (218) 739-4599
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 960
Total Number of Listings: 52546
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: Money orders, cashier or personal checks



Description:
Original 22 inch half octagon barrel, half length magazine with a take down style frame. Original wood is in exc condition with 60-70% original varnish complete with correct shotgun style buttplate. One fairly significant ding in the left hand side of the forearm but wood is still very near exc with no splits or cracks. Overall metal is exc with 95% slightly toning barrel and mag blue. 75-80% orig blue remaining on the receiver-starting to thin somewhat. Exc traces of case color on the hammer and lever. Crisp action and a bright shiny bore. Clean, sharp, all orig little gun. Scarce configuration in a short rifle. Complete with Factory Letter of Authenticity.

Leroy Merz Antique Firearms specializes in antique and vintage Winchesters and other fine American firearms. Since 1965 Mr. Merz has taken part in the world of firearms and has been a contributor to many well known reference books. We have hundreds of additional guns in every price range at our home online. Search for Merz Antiques in google.


 

SOLD

Curio/Relic: Yes