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Nice WINCHESTER M1886 “LIGHTWEIGHT” Lever Action TAKEDOWN .33 WCF Repeater Classic ROARING 20s Era Hunting/Sporting RIFLE
Guns International #: 103622826 Seller's Inventory #: 259447
Category: Winchester Rifles - Model 1886 - Winchester Rifles
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Description:
Nice WINCHESTER M1886 “LIGHTWEIGHT” Lever Action TAKEDOWN .33 WCF Repeater
Classic ROARING 20s Era Hunting/Sporting RIFLE
Here Ancestry Guns presents a C&R Winchester Model 1886 Lightweight Lever Action Takedown Rifle, made in 1922 in New Haven, Connecticut. As of note, Winchester never officially referred to the .33 Caliber Model 1886 rifles as “Lightweight”. That stated, the barrel contour for the 24" .33 WCF is nearly identical to the 22" Extra Lightweight 45-70 barrel. The term "Lightweight" as it applies to the .33 WCF caliber Model 1886 was created by the collecting fraternity.
By today’s standard, referring to a 7½-pound hunting rifle as “lightweight” might be open to debate, but at around the turn of the last century, this big-game lever-action rifle was state-of-the-art. Winchester also took note of its popular lever-action’s heft and introduced the 1886 Light Weight in 1896. Chambered in .45-70 GOVT and featuring a 22-inch round, tapered barrel, a half magazine, a hard rubber shotgun buttplate and a straight-grip stock, this was also Winchester’s way of eliminating many special order options. In 1902, the Extra Light Weight, like this one, was also chambered for the .33 Win., albeit with a 24-inch barrel. The Extra Light Weight was discontinued in 1919. Not many of these slimmed-down ’86s were produced, making them one of the more desirable Winchester variants.
The overall condition is very fine. This example is professionally refinished. Excellent, crisp action. Shiny bright bore with strong rifling. Very fine stock and forend. Markings are legible. A small repair has been made to the buttplate toe. Here’s a great chance to own a solid early 20th century “Lightweight” rifle in a very hard to come by caliber from Winchester!
Own the original! This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
Barrel: 24 inches lightweight.
Caliber: .33 Winchester Center Fire
Overall condition as seen in photos.
Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R Licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.
$2700
#259447
Price: $2,700.00
Curio/Relic: Yes