Deluxe is right! Love the wood and shape of the stock/semi-pistol grip.
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Deluxe is right! Love the wood and shape of the stock/semi-pistol grip.
Mile
Last edited by nockhunter; 01-09-2021 at 11:12 AM. Reason: add on
They were making works of art for rifles back in those days, craftsmanship at its finest... real nice gun
I'd hate to see the price tag for that beauty.
Mike
That’s a dandy!
Three44s
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“There is more to this than dumping lead in a hole.”
You're not making it a safe queen either! Good for you!
Life is to short to shoot an ugly rifle. That ones sure a looker !
That is one beautiful 86.
Fine wood and metal.
I envy you the country where one can go out and convert yonder rock into gravel with a dose of applied lead.
So glad to it out slinging lead instead of sitting in a safe some place.
You have SPLENDID taste I must say!
Last edited by TCLouis; 04-07-2021 at 02:16 PM. Reason: added comment
That is a fine rifle to have and enjoy....... Especially in a great all purpose cartridge !
"Come unto Me, all you who labor and are heavy burdened, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28
Male Guanaco out in dry lakebed at 10,800 feet south of Arequipa.
Beautiful!
That is some nice wood. I always buy myself something but not like that and thanks for shooting it. All guns deserve to be used.
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What an outstanding example of a 1886 Deluxe! The Winchester Craftsman, at the time put a lot of effort into these rifles. The final execution, resulted in a timeless "Classic". The shotgun buttstock and condition makes this Deluxe, ever the more desirable.
It would be interesting to know what part of the Country, Winchester sourced their wood from.
Over the years when I have run across older rifles from this era, regardless of the present condition. I try to momentarily visualize, what that Rifle looked like the day it was completed. In the case of your rifle very little imagination is necessary.
Rick
Last edited by Rick B; 03-17-2021 at 11:18 PM.
Half octagonal to boot! My favorite profile!!! That’s is one fine looker.
I've been admiring the pics of that rifle since post number 1. Wonder who ordered it new? Have you lettered it?
I want one
Dont pee down my back and tell me its raining.
Beautiful rifle, glad you are giving her a work out
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^^^What he said!Originally Posted by MUSTANG
Nice rifle
Avatar - 2006, my oldest son (6'2"), trying to lift the 95lb Cobia he caught at Cape Hatteras, NC from the beach.
Beautiful! It seems to have every feature any of us would want in a premium rifle. The figured wood, crisp checkering, color case hardening, the barrel. . . Perfect!
Sometimes life taps you on the shoulder and reminds you it's a one way street. Jim Morris
David2011
You left off the most important feature . . .
Being shot and enjoyed!
Amendments
The Second there to protect the First!
You’ve got yourself a real beauty!
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