Summer 2026 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction
August 6th, 7th, 8th, & 9th, 2026
This auction will feature an outstanding collection of items spanning multiple categories including Modern, Military, Sporting, & Antique firearms & militaria! Below is just a small grouping of select highlights from the massive offering to be featured in this upcoming sale!
RARE SPECIAL ORDER DELUXE ANTIQUE WINCHESTER 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE
01-26704 | Cal. 45-70. | S# 68482. | Mfg. 1892.
This rare original deluxe 86 has numerous special order features that nearly identically match the accompanying Cody letter. The barrel is a 28″ part octagon with dovetailed German silver blade front sight. The rear sight is the only part that does not match the Cody letter which indicates it should be a “Winchester Express Sight” there is currently a semi buckhorn sporting rear sight installed. The barrel is marked with the early 2-line address “- MANUFACTURED BY THE- / -WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.-” & “45-70” cal marking. The underside of the bbl carries the assembly number “264”, inspection proofs, & 45-70 cal marking. The frame was case colored with early “-MODEL 1886-” upper tang marking. The lower pistol grip tang is marked with assembly markings “264′”, “SB”, & “XX”. The bolt is blued. It is fitted with the original factory pattern checkered “XX” deluxe pistol grip stock set. The assembly number “26?” is found in the upper channel. The smooth steel buttplate is marked on the underside with the assembly number “264 S”. The factory H style checkered forearm has the assembly number “264” penciled in the bbl channel. Factory sling swivels. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Cody letter with the following info… “RIFLE / 45/70 CALIBER / 28″ 1/2 OCTAGON BARREL / PLAIN TRIGGER / CHECKERED STOCK, PISTOL GRIP / WINCHESTER EXPRESS SIGHTS / 1/2 MAGAZINE / SHOTGUN BUTT / SLING AND SWIVEL / RECEIVED IN THE WAREHOUSE ON JULY 19, 1892 / SHIPPED FROM THE WAREHOUSE ON JULY 19, 1892”. STATUS: ANTIQUE.
