Winchester Model 86 .33 WCF 21” Barrel Lever Action Rifle C&R 1918
SOLD FOR: $1,475.00
LSB#: WY241009DM003
Make: Winchester
Model: 86
Serial Number: 156889
Year of Manufacture: 1918
Caliber: .33 Winchester Center Fire
Action Type: Lever Action fed by Internal Tube Magazine
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “MANUFACTURE BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO NEW HAVEN CONN USA / USA PAT PAT OCT 14, 1884. JAN 20, 1885 / NICKEL STEEL BARREL / ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER / .33 W.C.F.” The bottom tang is marked “156889” The top tang is marked “MODEL 86 / WINCHESTER / TRADE MARK REG IN U.S. PAT OFF”
Barrel Length: 21”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed into the top of the barrel. The rear sight is a Williams adjustable peep sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a 2 piece walnut stock, straight comb, checkered buttplate, smooth straight grip, smooth forend, 2 sling studs, 1 in the bottom of the forend and 1 in the belly of the buttstock. The LOP is 13.5” From the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. There are light scratches in the stock and forend. There are no cracks. The stock rates in Very Good overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright. The rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9.5/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its metal finish. There are scratches on the receiver and barrel. The screwheads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 1886 is a lever-action repeating rifle designed by John Browning to handle some of the more powerful cartridges of the period. Originally chambered in .45-70 Government, .45-90 Sharps, and .40-82 Winchester, it was later offered in a half dozen other large cartridges, including the .50-110 Winchester. Despite being originally designed for use with black powder, the action was strong enough to make the jump to smokeless powder with only minor modifications, and was subsequently chambered in the smokeless .33 Winchester cartridge beginning in 1903.This rifle is chambered for 33 W.C.F. smokeless cartridges. This is a must have for Winchester collectors. This rifle is in Very good condition and will be a highlight in a Winchester collection. Good luck on your bid! -M.C.
