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Lot 24:Antique Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle in .40-70 WCF

August 15th, 2025|Bedford, TX
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Lot 24:Antique Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle in .40-70 WCF

August 15th, 2025|Bedford, TX
Estimated Price$4,500 - $6,500
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Fine Antique Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle in Very Scarce .40-70 W.C.F.

Manufactured in 1895, this is a fine example of a Winchester Model 1886 rifle chambered in the very scarce .40-70 W.C.F. cartridge. These robust rifles and carbines designed by the legendary John Moses Browning were highly valued in the American West, even long after much of the frontier had been tamed. The 1886 was Browning's first repeating design for Winchester and spawned a line of very successful and rugged lever actions for the company. According to research on the Model 1886 conducted by John T. Madl, only 862 of the model were produced in .40-70 W.C.F., making it a considerably rare caliber for collectors to get their hands on. It has the desirable casehardened finish, which was only standard on the '86 until around 1901. The top of the barrel is marked with the standard two-line address along with the caliber marking at the breech. The upper tang is marked with the model designation and the serial number is on the lower tang. It is fitted with a German silver No. 21 "Sporting" blade front sight and an elevation adjustable No. 24 notch rear sight. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.

ConditionFine, retains 50% of the slightly thinned, original blue finish, 30% of the original case colors, which are most vibrant on the right of the receiver, and 30% of the original nitre blue on the loading gate, with mild handling wear typical of a frontier used rifle. The wood is also fine with some scattered minor dings and scratches. There are traces of a thin coat of protective varnish overall. Mechanically excellent. A fine representative example of a Model 1886 in one of the more difficult to find calibers!
Details
ManufacturerWinchester
Model1886
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge40-70
Barrel26 inch octagon
Finishblue/casehardened
Stockwalnut
Bore conditionThe bore is lightly frosted with scattered light spotting and distinct rifling.

Item LocationBedford, TX
Views385
Catalog page33
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