my buddy has asked me to find out if this rifle has any value, its a 45-70 lever action 1886 model winchester with an octagon barrel, if anybody has any info on it or interested in it i can email photos, its in really good condition and been in a gunsafe for the last 30 years collecting dust
1886 winchester 45-70
- Thread starter donny.brooke
- Start date
- Location
- The Conservative part of Ontario
Looks re-blued, stock shows typical wear and tear, any cracks? This rifle would sell for a pretty penny in a gun shop regardless.
What is the bore like?
What is the bore like?
- Location
- Golden Lake
The 2003 Standard Catalog of Firearms lists the Model 1886 at from $1500 to $6000 in Good condition. In Very Good condition they run from $3000 to $12000. 10% premium for rifles built before 1898.
- Location
- The Conservative part of Ontario
Something about the stamp on the barrel says it's not original either. But the pic could be better.
Pretty much impossible to tell from those photos. The receiver does appear to be the older black powder frame, which should have been case hardened not blued. The photos make it look as if it is blued. Also, the edges of the loading gate cover seem to be buffed. If the receiver is blued, then the gun has probably been re-blued, which would substantially diminish the value of the rifle. However, the photos are bad and I could be mistaken. How does the stamping on the barrel look? ..... sharp or buffed? There should be no blue on the muzzle of the barrel. If there is, then it has been re-blued.
its a 1887 build date which has been reblued, and the reciever has been blued the bore is as new condition on it, not a blemish still has tooling marks on the lands and grooves. I shot it yesterday and it shoots great and functions perfect with 405 grain factory winchester ammo, the ammo is old but still works, shame about the case being removed but it is what it is, its for sale on the for sale section and have better pics thanks for your info Don
