Winchester 1886 .38-56

[mark k]

A friend showed this to me today. His dad bought it in the 50’s. There is a little case left on the lever and lower receiver. The bore looks mint. I only noticed one messed with screw on the top of the magazine.
What could this old girl fetch if he needed the money?

 

[johnl]

Nice looking rifle. A word of caution, be extremely cautious of the Winchester hucksters that will try to offer pennies on the dollar for your family heirloom.

 

[gunlaker]

I had one of those a few years back. A very enjoyable cartridge to shoot in that rifle. Most people are way more interested in the .45-70 than the .38-56. You should be able to find a few 1886's in .45-70 listed online. Probably about $500 less than a .45-70 with a round barrel. The octagonal barreled ones will be priced higher. The bore being pristine is very good though. Mine was quite pitted.

Chris.