1886 Winchester HELP Update Photos

Ricci Wright

May 28, 2017 06:07

http://imgur.com/a/Z4kXQ
Thank you Bert and the rest of you folks for taking a look at this old lever gun. Please click on the link and you will see my photos. I think I know what's going on with this gun but it is a consignment and I don't want to make any mistakes listing it. Again thank you!! Ricci.

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  eastbank

  May 28, 2017 06:18

  to me the condition of the wood doesn,t match the condition of the metal, i think the metal was refinished, including the case hardening and the barrel and magizine were cut off. but then again i,m no expert. eastbank.

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  tsr1965

  May 28, 2017 07:58

  The rifle has been messed with, and would qualify as a shooter. The rarity of the 38-56 chambering might get you in the $1500.00-$2000.00 range.

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  mrmike08075

  May 28, 2017 08:27

  It has (the metal) been refinished.
  
  You can see rounded edges were buffing and polishing occurred during the rescue and clean up.
  
  You can see remnants of pitting - I imagine it was a basket case at some point.
  
  The gun has been cut down - the rear sight component to match the front is gone.
  
  The case hardening was reapplied.
  
  I the loading port does not quite match the look and feel of the rest of things.
  
  How is the bore - the rifling???
  
  The wood disappoints somewhat - if I was refinishing the metal I would have done the stock.
  
  I like the gun - but you are in a grey area...
  
  Serious collectors will not want it as its been altered and the wood needs attention.
  
  The average shooter or buyer on a budget will probably be looking for something cheaper.
  
  I would think a penny start auction is the best way to go or attract bidders.
  
  A cowboy action shooter or someone looking to get their 1st 1886 might find it appealing.
  
  The caliber holds it back as well - hard to find - not on most shooters radar or within their awareness - it will be expensive to shoot.
  
  It's a crap shoot.
  
  I think it's even money whether you end up selling it under $1000.00 or you get some competitive intrest and the auction nets closer to $3000.00
  
  Again I like it - it's an oddball orphan - it's a rough diamond that might still get polished to a shine.
  
  It's not a gun that you will see often at the range.
  
  I only have one 1886 - a lightweight takedown in .33 winchester
  
  I can offer you my opinion but burt and the other experts in this area certainly know more than I do.
  
  Hope this helps.
  
  Mike

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