^Lot 3036 ASSEMBLED CASE COLORED WINCHESTER 1886 TD LEVER

ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 45-70. S# 88160. Mfg. 1894. Bbl, forearm and mag tube were mated to this gun having a slightly undersized fit to receiver, unable to get apart. Bbl. 26" tapered round with dovetail blade front sight and elevator adjustable sporting rear. Button mag. Front left side of action and top of bolt have crown over "V" British proofs. Walnut forearm and straight grip stock with Winchester hard rubber buttplate. CONDITION: bbl & mag tube retain 85% thinning reapplied blue with muzzle wear, takedown ring has cleaned appearance. Action retains 40% bright original case colors with scattered pinprick oxidation, scratches and minor handling marks. Trigger and lever retain 50% bright original case colors. Bolt has been reblued. Stock set has been lightly sanded and refinished with scattered light handling marks, scratches and impressions. Top right of stock has approx. 3/8" filled wood repair. Bore is generally bright with a few areas of strong pitting. (01-29960/BH). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,800.