John D. said

win4575 said
You're right about the mag tube being a probable replacement and the receiver sight is not factory.  The barrel has also been relined.
  

Relined, eh?  I thought it looked too nice for such an old black powder gun.  🙂 The rifling is sharp and shiny.
  

Definitely relined.  Look closely at the muzzle face and you can see the ring. Further, the very deep chamfer at the bore entrance is not typical Winchester work.  The sharp and bright rifling is also a clue... 138-year old black powder rifles in used condition almost never have a bore in that condition.

I suspect that the butt stock is also a replacement.  More than likely that rifle will letter with a standard crescent rifle butt.

Bert

win4575 said
You're right about the mag tube being a probable replacement and the receiver sight is not factory.  The barrel has also been relined.
  

Relined, eh?  I thought it looked too nice for such an old black powder gun.  🙂 The rifling is sharp and shiny.

Price tag was $2,000, though, which I thought maybe was a bit high for this gun. If you more knowledgeable 1886 folks would take a look at the pics and tell me what you think, I would be grateful.

I thought I took a picture of the serial number, but it looks like I missed that.  I did look it up on the forum tool while there, and as I recall it dated to 1888.

THREEDFLYER said
Thank you Michael for the added info and the links to the two auction listings.....very helpful!!
  

Glad that it is useful.  Good luck.

Michael

Tony. R said
Buckinghams in Brazil TN would have a ton of those sights
  

I do not believe that Buckingham's still exists. Old Albert passed away a good number of years ago, and I believe that his entire collection of parts & sights was auctioned off.

Bert

426crown said
According to Chatgpt  there were 206 in the model 1886.  There were 10 in 50-100-450. 2 were matted in 36" 1886 50-100-450.  Others will chime in, but ledger space may have been an issue--Bill
  

I guess I never would have thought chatgpg would know anything about Winchester production numbers. Heck I don't even know how to talk to chatgpt !!!

I can barely write this response as my tablet keeps writing whatever it wants instead

I can't find anything in Madl

Thanks

twobit said
When you absolutely, positively, have to have a FANCY rifle!  A friend of mine sent me this link.  Rather interesting.  https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/788199
Michael 

It would have to be a very mild weather day for me to carry this one in the woods.

Tony Ford said
is ebay my best bet for a replacement front blade?
  

You might try here:  https://homesteadparts.com/shop/sight-front-winchester-blade-steel-blued-for-winchester-1873-1892-1894-p-1457.html?cPath=1_9

Michael