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1886 Winchester HELP Update Photos
Ricci Wright
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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.
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.
Comments
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