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Winchester 1886

(W109) 86 WINCHESTER IN CALIBER 45-90

Original 26" full oct bbl and full length mag tube. Excellent bore. Original sights include a the flat top sporting rear sight and Marbles # 2 front sight. Original wood has had some non-original checkering applied to it a long time ago and worn down. Looks pretty good with traces of original varnish remaining complete with rifle style buttplate. Overall metal retains 75% bbl and mag blue toning slightly and turning brown. Receiver has good traces of case colors turning a silvery color. No pitting on metal. Nice clean little gun. e

A $ 4,950 sale pending

Winchester 1886

(6961-17-20) WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 SADDLERING CARBINE IN .45-70

VG+ shootable bore, sharp rifling; shiny-would benefit from a good cleaning. Original wood is in VG+ condition with correct carbine style buttplate; original sights, original saddlering. Metal has turned basically an aged plum brown patina coloration with scattered pits pretty much overall. Still a fine specimen of a hard to find .45-70 Saddlering Carbine. Factory Letter. e

A $ 5,900

Winchester 1886

(7033-16-261) WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 RIFLE IN .40-65

Full round barrel, full length magazine tube, near excellent bore, 95% lustrous barrel blue, 60% magazine blue, the balance turning a plummish blue patina coloration, considerable vivid case colors remain on frame, lever and hammer; quite a bit of protective lacquer is intact also. Generally fine walnut with considerable extra figure in the buttstock, most original varnish intact, excellent crack repair on left side near frame, original sights, rifle buttplate. Fine gun with Cody Research Form. e

$ 11,500

Winchester 1886

(MR662-18-98) BROWNING MODEL 71 HIGH GRADE RIFLE

These 71's made by Browning were a limited edition made only in 1986 and 1987. The high grade had Dlx checkered walnut with a beautiful finish that Browning is noted for. Receiver is heavily scroll engraved with gold inlays. On the right hand side is a running buck and on the left hand side are two beautiful elk. The animals are in gold as is the trigger. Very fine, delicate engraving and exceptionally good looking. Cal is 348. Beautiful limited edition rifle! NIB. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 1,275 sale pending

Winchester 1886

(W106) WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 RIFLE

Cal 45-90. Orig 26" full oct bbl and full length mag tube. Original sights. Good shootable bore with scattered light pits but sharp bright rifling. Original wood is in VG+ condition with most original lacquer and rifle style buttplate. Metal is in fine condition with 75-80% bbl and mag blue. Receiver has toned somewhat but has good traces of case colors in protected areas. No signs of pitting. Crisp and sharp all original gun with the addition of a recently manufactured tang sight. e

A $ 5,950 sale pending

Winchester 1886

(9289A) WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 RIFLE

Hard to find cal 45-70. Original sights include a folding ladder rear sight and correct Winchester front sight. Excellent+ bright shiny bore. Should make a good shooter. Original wood has a light coat of varnish added at one time. Has not been sanded and is not undersized. Wood to metal fit is perfect. Looks fine with a rifle style BP Overall metal is in excellent condition with about 90% original bbl and mag blue. Receiver has 50% case colors that is starting to turn a nickel color. Protected areas still have quite vivid case colors. Nice, clean, sharp little gun. e

A $ 6,500 sale pending

Winchester 1886

(9491) WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 RIFLE

Cal 45-70. Original 26" full oct bbl and full length mag tube. Original wood is in VG condition with rifle style buttplate. It is missing a couple of small slivers on the right hand side near the frame. Showing a aged oil stain appearance. Receiver is mostly a silver-grey-brown patina. Bbl retains about 25% original blue. Mag tube appears to have been repaired at one time but looks good. Some pitting on bbl and tube. Original sights and shootable bore. A very desirable gun. e

A $ 2,275

Winchester 1886

(W104) WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 RIFLE IN VERY SCARCE CALIBER 50-100-450

Less than 300 were ever manufactured. Original 26" half oct bbl with half length mag tube. Beeches front sight and combination sporting rear sight. Exc bore with orig wood in VG+ condition with most original varnish and shotgun style buttplate. Overall metal is in fine condition with 90% bbl blue toning slightly. Receiver retains most original blue with a slight amount of cold blue applied at one time. Still clean and sharp with no pits. Traces of case colors on hammer and lever. All original throughout and complete with scarce double set triggers. All features are verified by Factory Letter. e

A $ 19,500

Winchester 1886

(9309-18-94) WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 EXTRA LIGHT RIFLE

A fine gun made by U.S.R.A. One of their later production guns with the top tang safety. Cal 45-70. There are a couple of very light handling marks. NIB. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 1,195

Winchester 1886

(9308-18-91) WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LIMITED SERIES DELUXE

This is a late manufactured US Repeating Arms rifle. The serial number is 106. Take down, full oct bbl, full mag, crescent BP. Dlx wood is absolutely gorgeous with fancy fine-line checkering on the pistol grip area and the forearm. These guns were made in the Winchester custom shop. U.S.R.A. did make some very fine custom rifles during their operation of Winchester. Top tang safety. Beautiful rifle in cal 45-70. NIB. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 1,675 sale pending

Winchester 1886

(9312-17-25) WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 DELUXE RIFLE

Cal 40-82. Original 26" half oct bbl with button mag. Original sights include a Lyman front sight and a Winchester buckhorn rear sight. Bore is excellent with bright shiny rifling. Original 3X grade deluxe wood is VG+ cond retaining 90% high gloss lacquer finish. Shows some dings and mars but no splits or cracks. Sharp checkering. Overall gun is VG+ cond with 80% thinning bbl blue. Receiver retains 25% case colors and the balance is turning a nickel color. All original and complete with correct special order set trigger. Scarce little gun in a desirable configuration and a very shootable caliber. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 12,975

Winchester 1886

(9288a-17-17) WINCHESTER MODEL 86 RIFLE

Cal 45-90 with a 24" rapid taper full round bbl and button mag. In the 110,000 serial number range Winchester was making some light weights that weren't true light weights as we know them like the 33's, but they were tapered full round bbls with a slight sight slot in the front in place of a raised sight slot like the later light weights. Tapered forearm wood is quite thin and elegant in design. Overall gun is in beautiful condition with virtually all bbl blue. A mint bore. Receiver retains over 90% bright case colors. Original wood retains most original varnish with only a few light handling mars. Hard rubber shotgun style buttplate and original sling swivels. Original sights include correct Winchester blade front sight and the typical Buckhorn rear sight. Gun is Excellent inside and out and would be hard to improve upon. A very beautiful gun! ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 13,500

Winchester 1886

(W47-17-2) LONG STOCKED WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 RIFLE

.40-82 Caliber. Mint bore, 26" full round bbl, full length magazine, very near excellent overall with 98%+ lustrous blue. The receiver, hammer and lever retain most of their orig vivid case colors and considerable protective lacquer as well. Original wood is excellent plus with most of the original high gloss lacquer finish, 14-1/2" LOP, rifle style buttplate. All matching assembly numbers. Orig sights include a Lyman tang. Hard to find a better one, complete with Cody Information Sheet. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 21,900.

Winchester 1886

(9104-17-10) WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 DELUXE PISTOL GRIP RIFLE IN 40-82

Orig 26" full round bbl and the scarce button magazine, orig sights, exc+ bore. Orig 3X deluxe burl pistol grip stocks are in exc cond with a few very light handling mars but still retains nearly all the high gloss lacquer finish; complete with correct steel shotgun style buttplate. Overall metal is exc+ with 95-96% orig bbl blue and probably 60-70% case colors on the frame thinning on one side, still vivid in the protected areas, exc functioning action. Nice, clean, crisp, all orig little gun with matching Cody Research Document. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 22,950

Winchester 1886

(9200-17-9) WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 RIFLE

Cal 40-65. Original sights include a ivory bead hunting front sight and Winchester buckhorn rear sight. Mint bore. Original wood is in Excellent + cond with most original varnish and a rifle style buttplate. Overall metal is excellent as well with 90% vivid case colors on the receiver with just the bottom of the receiver turning a greyish coloration. Bbl and mag retains most original blue with some pin prick pitting. Spots of rust having been on the mag tube at one time. Nice clean all original sharp little gun complete with Factory Letter. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 7,950.

Winchester 1886

(7032-17-12) WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 RIFLE IN .45-90

Full octagon barrel, full length magazine tube, near excellent bore, 95% darkening barrel and magazine blue, the balance turning, considerable vivid case colors remain on frame, lever and hammer, the frame underside is turning silvery; tight crisp action. Fine+ walnut with most all original varnish remaining, original sights, rifle buttplate. Super nice 1886. Factory Letter. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 15,500

Winchester 1886

(W21-17-4) WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LIGHTWEIGHT RIFLE

Caliber 45-70. Orig 22" round bbl with very rare 3/4 length mag tube, exc bore, ivory bead front, Lyman flip up rear and Lyman 21 series receiver sights, exc bore. Orig pistol grip stocks are in fine cond with a few light mars and dings but still retain most orig varnish; complete with sling swivels and a shotgun style hardrubber buttplate. Overall gun is in exc+ cond with 95%+ bright shiny orig blue and vivid case colors showing on the hammer and lever. Nice, clean with Factory Letter. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 9,500

Winchester 1886

(W38-17-7) WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 PISTOL GRIP DELUXE RIFLE

Caliber 38-56. Orig 26" full oct bbl, full length magazine tube, orig pistol grip deluxe checkered wood is in exc cond with most orig lacquer remaining; complete with rifle style buttplate. Overall gun is exc with 75% orig bbl and mag blue starting to tone somewhat to a plumish brown coloration. Receiver has good traces of orig case colors; the balance turning a nickel color. Guaranteed all orig, very fine little gun. With correct Factory Letter. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 11,950

Winchester 1886

(9202) WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 SRC

Caliber 40-82. Original sights include folding ladder carbine rear sight. Shootable bore would benefit from a good cleaning. Original carbine style wood in VG plus condition with a small gouge out of the forearm where it meets the frame somewhat undersized. Complete with carbine style buttplate. Metal has good corners, excellent markings and traces of original finish that has turned a plum-brown on the receiver. Bbl, mag and receiver are mostly a nickel coloration. A few small pinprick pits of rust. Original, complete with saddle ring and Winchester sling swivels. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 4,275 sale pending

Winchester 1886

(8566-16-262) EXCEPTIONAL 1886 OCTAGON BARRELED RIFLE IN CALIBER 45-90

This gun has all the desirable standard features such as: octagon bbl, full mag, crescent buttplate and retains nearly all the blue on both the receiver and the bbl, exc bore, quite nice case colors on hammer and lever. The fit and cond of the wood is excellent. Very hard to find in this condition, truly a very nice Winchester that would grace any Winchester collection. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 14,500

Winchester 1886

(8706-16-39) VERY INTERESTING WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 SHORT RIFLE IN 45-70

Orig 22" half oct bbl, half length magazine with a take down style frame. Orig wood is in exc cond with 60-70% orig varnish; complete with correct shotgun style buttplate. One fairly significant ding in the left hand side of the forearm but wood is still very near exc with no splits or cracks. Overall metal is exc with 95% slightly toning bbl and mag blue, 75-80% orig blue remaining on the receiver-starting to thin somewhat, exc traces of case color on the hammer and lever. Clean, sharp, all orig little gun. Scarce configuration in a short rifle, half oct, half mag. Complete with Factory Letter of Authenticity. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 9,500

Winchester 1886

(8705-17-26) WINCHESTER MODEL 86 LIGHTWEIGHT RIFLE IN 45-70

Scarce original 22" lightweight round bbl and special order full length magazine tube; orig sights, exc bore. Orig wood shows some very light handling mars but still retains most the orig varnish with correct shotgun style buttplate. Overall metal is VG+ with 75-80% orig thinning bbl and mag blue, 50-60% thinning rec blue. Nice, clean little gun. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 4,750

Winchester 1886

(8290-17-33) WINCHESTER 1886 30" HEAVY BBL RIFLE IN CALIBER 40-82

Some dings and scratches on the oct bbl, coloration is a blue/brown that is pretty much drifting towards brown, bore is relatively good although it has some roughness. Receiver is mostly a medium brownish patina, wood is good but has been freshened up and has a chip repair on the bottom right hand corner. This is a BIG fricking gun!
~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 6,750

Winchester 1886

(8256-16-258) WINCHESTER 1886 HALF OCT, HALF ROUND RIFLE IN CALIBER 38-56

Thinning bbl blue with some freckling, receiver was originally case colored and still has some showing in very protected areas; has turned a silvery color and is almost nickelly. Metal is nice smooth and clean, forearm cap also has a nickelly appearance; some case colors still evident on hammer and lever. Crescent butt on the full fitting stock which is in VG cond, standard front and tang sights, flller in rear sight dovetail. Bore is VG and could use a good cleaning. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 4,250

Winchester 1886

(8257-17-5) SPECIAL ORDER SEMI-DELUXE 1886 PISTOL GRIP RIFLE IN .40-82 W.C.F.

Half round, half oct, button mag. This 1886 was originally case colored with some case colors still remaining especially on the left hand side under the Lyman 21 sight. Pistol grip stock is uncheckered, as specified in Cody Research Form. Very nice wood overall; crescent rifle butt. Bbl is mostly a gray brown patina, standard front sight and blank in rear slot, somewhat rough bore, action is very nice, some case colors remain on hammer & lever. Good old gun. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 6,500

Winchester 1886

(8104-17-11) WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 RIFLE IN 45-90

Orig 26” full round bbl, full length magazine tube, exc bore, orig sights, orig special order shotgun style buttstock is in exc cond with most orig varnish intact. Overall gun is exc+ with 97-98% bright vivid bbl and mag blue; receiver retains probably 95% bright vivid case colors; the only loss of colors is on the very bottom of the receiver. Correct Cody Research Form has interesting notation, "Rifled like 45-70." Hard to find in this cond. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 22,500

Winchester 1886

(8107-17-19) SPECIAL ORDER 28” BULL BARREL 1886

Caliber is 40-82 on this extra length, extra heavy octagon bbl with full length magazine tube. Rifle butt, case colored frame and Lyman tang complete the desirable features on this massive rifle. Gun has been restored to it’s original glory. Extra length bull bbl guns are very scarce. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 7,500

Winchester 1886

(7241-17-6) WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 RIFLE

Caliber 40-82. Overall gun is in fantastic cond with 95%+ vivid case colors on both sides of the receiver; slightly toning and turning dark at the bottom. The orig 26" full round bbl and full length magazine retain virtually 98%+ of the orig bright shiny lustrous blue, exc bore and orig sights. The wood is a much finer than average grain; a few very minor handling mars, most lacquer still remaining on the stocks and complete with rifle style buttplate that has turned somewhat dark. Overall gun is exc+ inside and out. Very hard to improve upon and guaranteed all orig with matching Cody Research Form. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 22,500

Winchester 1886

(6687-17-8) WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 TAKEDOWN RIFLE IN .45-70

26” octagon barrel, full length magazine, fine+ overall condition with 97% lustrous blue remaining on the barrel and magazine, 90% blue remains on receiver, the balance turning a plum blue coloration, considerable darkening case colors remain on hammer and lever; hunters front and buckhorn rear sights. Near excellent walnut retains virtually all original varnish; shotgun butt. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 9,500 sale pending

Winchester 1886

(7031-16-316) FACTORY INSCRIBED DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 TAKE DOWN RIFLE IN .45-90

Full octagon barrel and full length magazine retain 90% lustrous blue, the balance turning plum blue, 95% shiny receiver blue as well. Considerable darkening case colors on hammer, traces case colors on lever. Fine+ checkered 2X deluxe pistol grip stocks, hardrubber shotgun buttplate, near excellent bore. Factory initials left side receiver ‘J.C.M.’; Factory Letter. Looks great! ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 18,500

Winchester 1886

(7035-17-3) 1886 WINCHESTER RIFLE IN .45-70

Full round barrel, full length magazine tube, excellent bore and exceptional overall condition with 98% shiny blue overall, considerable vivid case colors on the hammer and lever. Excellent walnut with virtually all original varnish remaining, steel shotgun buttplate, original folding ladder rear barrel sight. Gorgeous .45-70. Factory Letter. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 15,500

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