Winchester 1886 Takedown Deluxe Half-Mag .33 WCF

In-House Shipping: $50.00 + 1.5% Shipping Insurance Half-Magazine 24" .33 WCF Lever Action Rifle, 1920 C&R. Make: Winchester Model: 1886, Takedown Deluxe Serial Number: 158438 Year of Manufacture: 1920 Caliber: .33 WCF Action Type: Lever Action Takedown with Half-Length Tubular Magazine Barrel Length: 24", Round Sights / Optics: The front sight is a Marble 1R white-beaded blade dovetailed to a base fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight has two folding leaves, one "V"-notch and one flat-top with a white triangle aiming reference, in a base dovetailed to the rear of the barrel. The left of the receiver is drilled and tapped with a Lyman 21 receiver sight installed, adjustable or windage and elevation. The top tang is drilled, tapped and filled for a tang sight (none present). Factory records of configuration are not available in this serial range, we are not able to determine whether the sights are factory installed. Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered deluxe walnut with a capped forend, capped pistol grip, straight comb, and checkered black hard rubber Winchester buttplate. There are some light nicks, scuffs and scratches with a couple of more notable dings on the left of the forend above the checkering. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 1/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has minor wear with well defined checkering and lettering. Overall, the stocks are in Very Good-plus condition. Type of Finish: Blue Finish Originality: Original Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. There is infrequent minor erosion and some stubborn fouling in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 8/10. Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 87% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. The most notable finish loss is handling wear in the receiver and wear on the loading gate mount. There are some scattered minor nicks and small scratches. Some worn areas show minor oxidation. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Very Good condition. Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards. Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None. Our Assessment: Winchester’s first attempt at a lever action rifle capable of handling a rifle cartridge was the Model 1876, which was a heavier framed version of the Model 1873. However, the toggle-link action used in the gun was still limited to short cartridges like the .40-60 and .45-60 Win. The Model 1886 was designed for Winchester by John Moses Browning to handle longer cartridges like the .45-70 Govt., the .45-90 Win. and .50-110 Win. cartridges. The Model 1886 utilized a locked-bolt action that was much stronger than the M1876, and some think it is faster and smoother as well. The Winchester Model 1886 was touted as a lever action express model, capable of handling any of the North American game animals. This rifle is a deluxe takedown chambered in .33 WCF. The rifle was made in 1920, fairly late in production, and is in Very Good overall condition, showing signs of light and responsible use over the last 105 years. A neat assortment of sights are installed, with a Marble white-beaded front blade, a two-leaf folding rear sight, and a Lyman 21 receiver sight. The bore is in good shape and the mechanics are strong. This rifle's configuration will surely attract collectors, but it should still prove to be a good shooter. Please see our photos and good luck!