Description
W3749 VERY RARE WINCHESTER 1886 EXTRA HEAVY BULL BARREL RIFLE IN CALIBER 45-90; 26 inch octagon extra heavy barrel with Lyman Hunter ivory bead front sight and “1876” marked rear ladder sight. Bore is bright and shiny and would benefit from a good cleaning. About 50% original barrel blue turning a plum color remains and has sharp corners with excellent markings. Magazine tube is also about the same. Receiver has traces of case color with the balance turning a smokey grey color. Mechanics are excellent. Wood has typical handling mars. It appears to have a little extra lacquer on the forearm. Very few extra heavy barrels were ordered on Winchester Model 1886 rifles. Model 1886 rifles with special order extra heavy barrels are extremely rare. Complete with a Letter of Authenticity.
ANTIQUE $ 9,500.