WTS: 1886 Winchester 45-70 circa 1905

[ryanc.ross]

Rifle that's been in the family for a very long time. Shot maybe a dozen times by yours truly and my late Dad. This is a smokeless powder rifle with an octagon barrel. It has a factory letter that comes with it. The bore is very, very good. The flats on this octagon are how they all looked back then. Barrel is 26 inches, which was the standard length. Action works and functions as a quality 86 action should. Trigger is about spot on. No work has been done to this rifle. And in my opinion it is an original example. Very high percentage of the original rust bluing on the barrel. Significant percentage or original receiver bluing. Markings and proofs are crisp and proper. Wood is sound and has no major detractions I see. Prefer to do face to face. Asheville, NC/Clover SC area. State residency proof, FFL, etc would work depending on circumstances. Pics to follow…

 

[ryanc.ross]

Pics are here. And price is 3965

 

[DerekR]

That's a very cool rifle!

 

[sceva]

No Asking Price?

 

[kmoore]

That's a great looking rifle. I have one in my safe made in 1890, so it gets light hand loads. I elk hunt with it when close shots are expected. My grand dad and father both harvested elk with it, I have not.

 

[hittman]

And price is 3965

^ This. ^

 

[ryanc.ross]

That's a great looking rifle. I have one in my safe made in 1890, so it gets light hand loads. I elk hunt with it when close shots are expected. My grand dad and father both harvested elk with it, I have not.

Thank you. 86's are quite simply, mechanical jewelry.

 

[Threespears]

Beautiful old rifle mine is made in 1887

 

[ryanc.ross]

I have a few 45-90s left. I've seen far less nice ones in 45-70. Bear in mind that cartridge started out as our military round. So, most saw harder use than the 45-90.

 

[29aholic]

I would be interested in a 45-90

 

[ryanc.ross]

I would be interested in a 45-90

I hear ya

 

[ryanc.ross]

Btt

 

[6GUNSONLY]

Beautiful rifle, Ryan. I'm still loving and hunting with that model 71 Deluxe rifle I bought from you a few years ago.

 

[ryanc.ross]

Beautiful rifle, Ryan. I'm still loving and hunting with that model 71 Deluxe rifle I bought from you a few years ago.

Appreciate it! I miss that 71 dude….

 

[KWend54]

Still available?

 

[ryanc.ross]

Yes it is. Pm me…

 

[KWend54]

PM on its way