^Lot 3022 Winchester Model 1886 Light Takedown Lever Action 45-70 Rifle

Manufactured in 1914. The left side of the barrel ahead of the rear sight is marked "MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO./NEW HAVEN, CONN U.S.A. PAT. OCT. 14. 1884. JAN. 20. 1885.", the left rear is marked with the nickel steel/smokeless powder marking with "45-70" at the breech. The Winchester oval proof is marked on top of the barrel and on top of the receiver at the breech. The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1886/-WINCHESTER-/TRADE MARK REG. IN. U.S. PAT. OFF." and the serial number is on the lower tang. Lyman blade front sight with an ivory bead, adjustable rear semi-buckhorn sights, 1/2 magazine tube, finished blue with casehardened lever, and mounted with a smooth walnut forearm with steel end cap and straight grip stock with a checkered hard rubber Winchester buttplate.
BBL: 22 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 45-70
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 153039
Condition: Very fine. The barrel retains 80% original thinning blue finish, while the receiver retains 60% plus original blue finish with scattered flaking and areas of smooth brown patina. The lever retains strong traces of faded original case colors with a smooth gray patina on the balance. The wood is fine with a few scattered minor pressure dents and scratches. The markings remain clear. The action is excellent.