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VERY UNUSUAL ANTIQUE SERIAL NUMBER 1886 TAKEDOWN, .33 WCF, #62XXX.
Guns International #: 103171621 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Winchester Rifles - Antique Lever - Winchester Rifles - Model 1886
Seller's Information
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Seller: goodmanguns
Company: William T. Goodman
Member Since: 10/16/15
First Name: William
Last Name: Goodman
State: Montana
Zip: 59715
Country: United States
Phone: (406) 587-3131
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: checks, cashiers/bank check, money order
Description:
VERY UNUSUAL ANTIQUE SERIAL NUMBER 1886 TAKEDOWN, .33 WCF, #62XXX. By the serial number this one left the factory in 1891. However, the receiver and late production barrel are both Winchester Proof marked indicating it was obviously sent back to the factory to be re-barreled to .33 WCF or at least have an additional barrel in that caliber fitted. Winchester started proofing rifles after 1905, even on earlier non-proofed rifles that were returned had proof marks added before being sent back. The barrel has the late 1886 markings including the "MODEL 1886" and "MADE IN U.S.A." stampings. The .33 WCF was introduced in 1902. Still, it's all Winchester made and factory fitted. The receiver is mostly gray with excellent screw heads. The barrel, mag tube and lever retain fine blue. Shotgun butt has the correct Winchester embossed hard rubber butt plate that may be a correct fitting replacement or was fitted when the barrel was installed. Generally excellent stock and forend with good wood to metal fit. Fitted with a current production tang sight (and no extra holes hiding underneath!) with a blank filler in the rear dovetail along with a Lyman ivory bead half-moon front sight in the correct short boss. Tight takedown, tight action, strong safety half-cock and minty bright bore. One of the few truly "antique" .33 WCF 1886s.
Price: $1,995.00
Antique: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .33 WCF
Manufacturer: WINCHESTER
Model: 1886 TAKEDOWN
Serial Number: 62XXX
Barrel Length: 24
Condition: FINE
Bore Condition: EXCELLENT