^Lot 4079 ANTIQUE WINCHESTER 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

Cal. 45-70. S# 104376. Mfg. 1895. Bbl. Shortened to 24" octagonal with semi buckhorn rear sight and sporting front sight. Full length mag. tube case hardened receiver, lever, hammer, crescent steel buttplate & forend cap. Walnut forend and straight grip stock. CONDITION: balance of metal has faded to gray with scattered areas of cleaned white pitting. Traces of case coloring visible. Lightly sanded and refinished stock set shows numerous dents, scratches, and handling marks. Stable 2" crack extending from left side of toe. Bore has frosted appearance with strong rifling throughout. (26-1976/BH). ANTIQUE. $2,500-3,500.