WINCHESTER 1886 45-70 22" BARREL CIRCA 1888
Guns International #: 102766980 Seller's Inventory #: 16713
Category: Winchester Rifles - Model 1886 - Winchester Rifles - Antique Lever

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Seller: MALLARDS SHOOTING SUPPLY AND APPAREL
Company: MALLARDS SHOOTING SUPPLY AND APPAREL
Member Since: 5/10/23
First Name: MALLARDS
Last Name: SALES CONSULTANT
State: Florida
Zip: 34429
Country: United States
Phone: (352) 794-3507
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Number of Active Listings: 22
Total Number of Listings: 1898
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Description:
WINCHESTER 1886 45-70 22" BARREL CIRCA 1888. THE RECEIVER WAS MANUFACTURED IN 1888. IT ORIGINALLY LEFT THE FACTORY AS 38-56 ON APRIL 2RD, 1888, AS A 38-56 CALIBER WITH A 28" BARREL. AT SOME POINT THROUGHOUT ITS LIFE, THE BARREL HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH A 45-70 22" BARREL BUT WE ARE UNSURE AS TO WHEN THIS TOOK PLACE OR WHO DID THE WORK. THE FIREARM DOES HAVE A LETTER FROM THE CODY MUSEUM STATING THIS FACT. THE GUN LEFT THE FACTORY ON APRIL 3RD, 1888, ON ORDER NUMBER 6050. THE GUN FEATURES AS SET TRIGGER, SPROTING SAFETY, CHECKERED PISTOL GRIP STOCK WITH HIGH GRADE BLACK AMERICAN WALNUT STOCK. THE GUN HAS SLING SWIVELS AND A 3 PIECE ROD IN THE TRAP DOOR BUTT PLATE. ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE THE TANG ON THE LEFT, IT IS MARKED "1678XXXSS." THE "SS" LIKELY MEANS SLING SWIVELS OR STOCK STORAGE. The "1678" MARKING IS ALSO PRESENT UNDER THE BUTT PLATE IN THE STOCK INLET AND ON THE BUTT PLATE ITSELF. THE OVERALL CONDITION OF THE GUN IS FINE WITH MOST OF THE BLUE BEING REFINISHED. THE STOCK HAS SOME SLIGHT HANDLING MARKS SCATTERED, THE CHECKERING APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN RECUT. MECHANICALLY EXCELLENT CONDITION. 

SOLD

Antique: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .45-70 Government
Manufacturer: WINCHESTER
Model: 1886 DELUXE
Serial Number: 16713
Barrel Length: 22
Bore: EXCELLENT
Condition: EXCELLENT REFINISHED
Metal Condition: EXCELLENT REFINISHED
Wood Condition: EXCELLENT REFINISHED
Bore Condition: EXCELLENT
Action: LEVER ACTION
Stock: WALNUT
Finish: BLUED
Sights: STANDARD FACTORY SIGHTS
Manufacture Date: 1888
Item Location: Florida