Winchester Model 1886 Sporting Rifle .45-70gov't with 26 inch Round Barrel. The serial number of this rifle is 969XX placing date of maufacture in 1895. The Cody, Wyoming Buffalo Bill Museum worksheet that will accompany this rifle provides the following description: Winchester Model 1886, Date into the Warehouse: January 15th, 1895, Type: Rifle, Caliber: .45-70, Barrel: Round, Trigger: Plain, Date shipped from the Warehouse: January 15th, 1895, Order number: 4952. Overall condition of this rifle is fine to excellent. The Barrel and Magazine have retained approx. 95% of the original factory blue. The bore is minty and will rate a 10 on a 1 to 10 scale. The Receiver has retained near full coverage of the factory Case Colors brilliant in protected areas faded to 50% -60% in exposed areas. The bolt has retained 98% original factory blue. The Hammer has retained 95% Case Colors mostly brilliant. The action is tight, smooth and mechanically perfect. Wood to metal fit is perfect without any damage. Lots of "Tigger Stripes" can be seen in the Buttstock. The stocks have retained 90% factory varnish.

$13000.00