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Factory Engraved Antique Special Order Winchester Deluxe Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle in .45-90 W.C.F. Matted Round Barrel Guns International #: 103729525 Seller's Inventory #: 409714 Category: Winchester Rifles - Winchester Rifles - Antique Lever Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com 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: 34428 Country: United States Phone: (352) 794-3507 Platinum Seller Number of Active Listings: 183 Total Number of Listings: 2116 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Please Note: All sales are final. We offer a 3-day inspection period beginning upon delivery to your selected FFL. If you're not satisfied for any reason during this time, you may return the firearm, no questions asked, with a 25% restocking fee. We never charge credit card fees or add hidden costs of any kind. Looking for the best deal? Contact us directly, we’re committed to offering the most competitive pricing and will match any advertised price on the same firearm. Payment Types Accepted: VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER, AMERICAN EXPRESS, CASH. CHECK. CASHIERS CHECK. MONEY ORDER, About Us: Mallards Shooting Supply and Apparel is Central Florida’s newest premier gun store. Don’t let the name fool you. Mallards Shooting Supply and Apparel isn’t just for duck hunters. Whether you hunt birds or big game, maybe you’re not a hunter at all and just like to shoot either way Mallards Shooting Supply has you covered. Mallards Shooting Supply has a large selection for all disciplines. From trap and skeet, Sporting Clays, personal and home defense, tactical, long range shooting, plinking, first time gun owners, etc. Mallards Shooting Supply has something for you! We are all highly trained and will offer the best customer service in the world at Mallards. Come in and see us! We welcome you! We look forward to visiting with you. Description: An exceptional second-year Winchester Deluxe Model 1886, manufactured in 1887, this rifle combines several highly desirable special-order features: a factory matted barrel, .45-90 W.C.F. chambering, rare “$2.00” factory engraving, deluxe checkered pistol-grip wood, and factory-letter confirmation. With only 204 Model 1886 rifles documented by John T. Madl as having factory matted barrels—and far fewer in .45-90—this is a notably scarce and historically significant collector-grade Winchester. Manufactured in 1887, the second year of Model 1886 production Deluxe Winchester Model 1886 lever-action rifle in a special-order configuration Chambered in the highly desirable .45-90 W.C.F. cartridge Factory matted round barrel—an exceptionally scarce feature Research by John T. Madl indicates only 204 Model 1886 rifles were produced with factory matted barrels Far fewer were chambered in .45-90 W.C.F., making this configuration extremely scarce in any condition on the collectors market Rare factory “$2.00” engraving A seldom-ordered feature by itself Extremely scarce when paired with a factory matted barrel Included factory letter confirms the rifle as: .45-90 caliber Matted round barrel Plain trigger Lyman and Rocky Mountain sights “Engraved 2.00” Checkered pistol grip stock Hard rubber shotgun buttplate Received at the warehouse on 14 June 1887 Shipped the same day, 14 June 1887 Historically important Browning-designed Winchester lever action Developed after Winchester sought a stronger repeating rifle to compete with Marlin’s Model 1881 Marked the beginning of Winchester’s successful line of John Browning-designed lever-action rifles Built to handle the powerful cartridges of the era Strong Old West and big-game hunting appeal The Model 1886 became especially popular in the American West Favored by large-game hunters and those needing a powerful, rugged, dependable rifle In .45-90 W.C.F., it represented one of the most capable North American hunting rifles of its time Shows evidence consistent with Western hunting use Some pitting is present on approximately 2 inches of the barrel and magazine tube near the muzzle The pattern has the appearance of pitting caused by blood splatter from a point-blank shot Attractive casehardened receiver finish Casehardening was standard on the Model 1886 until around 1901 Factory “$2.00” engraving details include: Subtle floral scroll on the sides of the hammer Floral scroll on the lever Floral scroll on the forearm cap Kidney-shaped fan engraving on the bottom of the forearm cap Full-length factory barrel matting The top of the barrel has a strip of very finely checkered matting running its full length Standard two-line Winchester address is stamped within the matted section Caliber marking is offset on the left side at the breech Correct period markings Upper tang has the model marking Lower tang has the two-line patent dates Early second-year production four-digit serial number Left side of the lower tang is marked “2876 XX S RB” “2876” is repeated in the stock inlet Special-order sight configuration Rocky Mountain blade front sight Front sight once had a platinum-inlaid centerline Elevation-adjustable No. 22 notch rear sight Lyman combination peep sight mounted on the upper tang Deluxe wood and furniture Extremely highly figured forearm Highly figured pistol grip stock Factory H-pattern checkering on both the forearm and stock Ebony insert at the base of the pistol grip Fully checkered hard rubber shotgun buttplate This is a standout early Winchester Model 1886 with documented factory special-order features, significant Browning/Winchester history, scarce .45-90 chambering, rare matted barrel, and unusual factory engraving—an especially compelling piece for advanced Winchester collectors. Condition Fine showing the honest look of a beloved hunting rifle, retaining 60% plus of the original blue finish, 60% plus of the original case colors, remaining vibrant in some areas, 97% of the bright, original blue finish on the breech bolt, and 75% plus of the original nitre blue on the loading gate, with some cleaned moderate pitting near the muzzle and magazine tube end plug (see above), some mild handling wear, some scattered light handling marks, and both the engraving and matted panel on the barrel remaining crisp. The wood is also fine, with some light handling wear, some scattered minor dings and scratches, a minor chip absent from the toe of the buttplate, mostly crisp checkering, and most of the original varnish. Mechanically excellent. A solid example of a scarce, highly optioned Winchester Model 1886 rifle that has the look of having legendary hunting stories to tell! Price: $56,399.99 Rifle Caliber: .45-90 Winchester Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1886 Serial Number: 4174 Barrel Length: 26 inch matted round Condition: The bore is partially bright with some light spotting and distinct rifling.