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Lot 62:Antique Winchester Deluxe Model 1886 Rifle in .50 Express

August 15th, 2025|Bedford, TX
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Lot 62:Antique Winchester Deluxe Model 1886 Rifle in .50 Express

August 15th, 2025|Bedford, TX
Estimated Price$16,000 - $22,500
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Antique Winchester Deluxe Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle in Highly Desirable .50 Express with Factory Letter

Manufactured in 1893, this is a solid example of a deluxe Winchester Model 1886 chambered in the venerable .50 Express. The John Browning designed '86 was significantly stronger than Winchester's previous toggle-link designs, which allowed it to be chambered in the most powerful cartridges of the time. These "Big 50" Model 1886s were highly regarded during the period for being able to stop any game or danger one might face on the North American frontiers in its tracks, and their rarity has kept them extremely desirable on the collectors market to this day. The included factory letter lists this rifle in .50-110 Express with an octagon barrel, plain trigger, and a checkered pistol grip stock when received at the warehouse on 16 September 1893, and shipped two days later in order number 24494. The top of the barrel is marked with the standard two-line address, and the caliber marking "50EX" is marked at the breech. The upper tang has the model marking, while the lower tang is marked with the two-line patent dates and the serial number. The left side of the lower tang is marked with the assembly number "990 XX", with "990" stamped in the stock inlet to match, and "990" marked inside the buttplate. It is fitted with a beaded blade front sight (bead replaced), an elevation adjustable No. 24 notch rear sight, and a combination peep sight on the upper tang. It is mounted with a very nicely figured, replacement forearm, checkered in the H-pattern style, and a checkered, replacement, pistol grip stock with an ebony insert at the base of the grip and the original crescent buttplate.

ConditionVery good, retains 40% plus of the thinned original blue finish with the balance mostly a plum-brown patina, 30% of the original case colors remaining with the balance mostly silvered, and a couple small patches of light pitting. The correct style replacement wood is very fine with some scattered light handling marks and mostly crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. A solid representative example of a Winchester deluxe Model 1886 in highly desirable .50 Express!
Details
ManufacturerWinchester
Model1886
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge50 Express
Barrel26 inch octagon
Finishblue/casehardened
Stockwalnut
Bore conditionThe bore is frosted with light pitting and distinct rifling.

Item LocationBedford, TX
Views386
Catalog page81
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