Winchester Model 1886 Takedown 24” .33 WCF Lever Action Rifle MFD 1907 C&R
SOLD FOR: $2,810.00
LSB#: LSB251016KS140
Make: Winchester
Model: 1886
Year of Manufacture: 1907, C&R
Caliber: 33 WCF
Action Type: Lever Action, Tubular Magazine Fed Rifle
Serial Number: 144659
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE / -WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN.CONN.U.S.A-”. The top of the chamber is marked “33 W.C.F.”. The left side of the barrel is marked “NICKEL STEEL BARREL ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER”. The top tang is marked “-MODEL 1886-Winchester Trademark”. The bottom tang is marked “144659” at the rear.
Barrel Length: 24”, Round
Sights: The front sight is a Lyman’s beaded blade dovetailed to a base soldered to the barrel. The rear sight is a 3 leaf folding sight. The top tang has been drilled, tapped, and filled for a tang sight, there is a Lyman tang sight installed.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with capped forend, semi pistol grip, straight comb and a smooth steel buttplate. The stocks have been refinished. There are a few scattered scratches and handling marks. There are sanding marks and spots of proud wood from the refinish. There is oil darkening around the receiver. The upper left corner by the tang is chipped away. The forend has shrunk and is loose. The LOP measures 13″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. Overall, the stocks are in Good condition as refinished.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Refinished
Bore Condition: The bore is gray and the rifling is distinct. There is minor erosion and pitting in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 7/10.
Overall Condition: The rifle retains approximately 95% of its finish. There are light scratches scattered about the whole rifle. There are polish marks that show through the blue. The mag tube shows operational wear from the takedown function. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are somewhat blurred from polish. Overall, this rifle is in Good condition as refinished.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly and smoothly. The Half-cock safety functions properly. The lever locks up solidly. The trigger is crisp. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: This Winchester Model 1886 Takedown dates to 1907 and represents one of the strongest and most respected large frame lever action rifles of the early smokeless era. Designed by John M. Browning, the Model 1886 was engineered to handle powerful cartridges while maintaining smooth operation and durability, and the takedown configuration added practical versatility for transport and storage. With its 24 inch round barrel, capped forend, and semi pistol grip stock, this rifle reflects a classic early twentieth century sporting configuration intended for serious field use.
Chambered in .33 WCF, this rifle is associated with one of Winchester’s early high velocity smokeless cartridges, introduced in 1902 to bridge the gap between traditional black powder rounds and more modern hunting cartridges. The .33 WCF offered improved velocity and flatter trajectory compared to earlier designs and was favored for medium to large game. The bore on this example is gray with distinct rifling, showing minor erosion and pitting consistent with age and use, and rates 7 out of 10. The Nickel Steel Barrel marking underscores Winchester’s emphasis on metallurgy suited for smokeless powder, and the presence of a Lyman tang sight reflects a period appropriate upgrade for improved precision.
Condition reflects later refinishing and long term use. The metal retains approximately 95 percent of its refinish, with light scratches, visible polish marks, and slightly softened markings from preparation prior to bluing. The walnut stocks have been refinished and show sanding marks, areas of proud wood, oil darkening near the receiver, a chipped area at the upper left tang, and some forend shrinkage resulting in looseness. Mechanically, the action functions smoothly with solid lock up, a crisp trigger, and a properly operating half cock safety. This rifle remains a mechanically sound and visually representative example of a takedown Winchester 1886 in an important early smokeless chambering. Please see our high resolution photos for a better understanding of condition and good luck on your bids!!! MF