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November 7, 2019
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I’m trying to determine if this is the fancy .33 cal solid frame, half magazine (deluxe) of if it is a lightweight (how the guy is advertising it). Also, I know the pics he sent me aren’t the best and I can’t make out the full serial number, but he states it is manufactured 1914. What would you grade/value this at. It looks to me like the receiver finish is gone, but I am understanding 30% condition value to be 1784 for the solid frame or 2613 for the lightweight per the redbook. What do you think? Thanks!
March 31, 2009
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I really question the checkering. I don’t know if it is a lightweight but it has a shorter mag with a shotgun butt. Contact Cody before laying out your money.
September 28, 2016
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I’m with Chuck on the checkering, there is no border along the tang edge, the checkering runs right off the edge of the stock. That is not factory work. I believe it to be a checkering job done by a beginner. It does not have fancy wood. Certainly not a deluxe. As Chuck stated, call Cody…..
Erin
November 7, 2019
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Thanks guys…I know it’s a bit funky looking, so I figured no better place to get some answers!
April 15, 2005
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That is a standard Model 1886 33 WCF rifle. There is no such thing as a Model 1886 “Lightweight”. If the barrel length is 22-inches versus the standard 24-inches, it would be an “Extra Lightweight”.
As the other fellos have mentioned, the checkering is not factory work. As for the graded condition, 30% would be a very generous rating. The real world value of that rifle is approximately $1,250.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
