Six-Feature Special Order Winchester Model 1886 Takedown 24" .33 WCF Lever Action Rifle, 1906 C&R

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Make: Winchester

Model: 1886

Serial Number: 139098

Year of Manufacture: 1906

Caliber: .33 WCF

Action Type: Lever Action Takedown with Full-Length Tubular Magazine & Set Trigger

Barrel Length: 24", Round

Sights/Optics: The front sight is a Marble 2s beaded blade dovetailed to a base fixed the front of the barrel. The blade can be reversed to present either a white or a brass bead (requires removal from the dovetail). The rear sight is a "U"-notch elevator sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel; the notch is fine-adjustable for elevation. The sight has been altered to a flat-top profile. The top tang is drilled, tapped and filled for a tang sight (none present).

Stock Configuration and Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered walnut with a capped forend, capped pistol grip, straight comb, checkered hard rubber Winchester shotgun-style buttplate, and sling eyelets front and rear. There are small losses in the wrist around the edges of the top tang. There is a crack in the bottom-front of the grip between the cap and bottom tang. There are some scattered light nicks, scuffs and scratches with a few more notable dings on the right of the stock and forend. The drop is notably lower than standard M1886 stocks (noted in records). The LOP measures 13" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has scattered light wear, a small loss at the toe, and generally well defined checkering. Overall, the stocks are in Good-plus condition.

Type of Finish: Blued

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is gray with well defined rifling. There is scattered light erosion and infrequent minor pitting in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 6 or 7 out of 10.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 60% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. There is scattered finish wear, more in the receiver and barrel extension than the barrel or magazine tube. The tube shows standard wear consistent with disassembly/reassembly. There are scattered light nicks, scuffs and scratches including a cluster of nicks on the bottom-right of the barrel extension. Some worn areas show minor discoloration from oxidation. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Good-Very Good condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly including the set-trigger. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork, and Accessories: Included is a Cody Firearms Records Office Records Search that indicates this rifle was produced in .33 WCF with a set-trigger, pistol grip stock, rubber shotgun butt, takedown, checkered stocks, screw eyes, and a drop 1 inch more than regular, received in warehouse and shipped November 5, 1906 on order number 60462.

Our Assessment: Winchester’s first attempt at a lever action rifle capable of handling a rifle cartridge was the Model 1876, which was a heavier framed version of the Model 1873. However, the toggle-link action used in the gun was still limited to short cartridges like the .40-60 and .45-60 Win. The Model 1886 was made to handle longer cartridges like the .45-70 Govt., and the .45-90 Win. and .50-110 Win. cartridges. The Model 1886 utilized a locked-bolt action that was much stronger than the M1876, and some think it is faster and smoother as well. The Winchester Model 1886 was touted as a lever action express model, capable of handling any of the North American game animals.

This example is a takedown rifle chambered in .33 WCF, a good medium-range hunting cartridge, with performance roughly equivalent to or slightly better than .35 Remington. The gun is going to be very popular with Winchester collectors due to its particularly rare special-order configuration. Apart from being a takedown, there are no fewer than six special order features, putting this rifle into the category of potentially unique. It was ordered with checkered stocks, pistol grip, shotgun butt, sling eyelets, set-trigger and, perhaps most scarce, specified as having a drop 1" more than regular. The gun shows wear consistent with its age, retaining 60% original finish, a decent bore, strong mechanics, and all of the special order features noted in Winchester's records. It would be a wonderful addition to even an advanced collection of the Winchester 1886. Please see our photos and good luck!


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Six-Feature Special Order Winchester Model 1886 Takedown 24" .33 WCF Lever Action Rifle, 1906 C&R
Six-Feature Special Order Winchester Model 1886 Takedown 24" .33 WCF Lever Action Rifle, 1906 C&R
Lot number: 1179
Seller: Lock Stock & Barrel Auctions
Event: Lock Stock Barrel Premier Auction May 2025 Day 2
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