Winchester Model 1886 Takedown .33 WCF, 24 in Nickel Steel Round Barrel, 9+1, 1902 Production, Rebarreled from .40-82 WCF
This 1902 Winchester Model 1886 Takedown is a .33 WCF lever-action with a 24-inch round Nickel Steel barrel roll-marked "ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER." It features Winchester oval WP proofs on the barrel and receiver ring, a full-length 9+1 tubular magazine, and a blued steel receiver. Reportedly rebarreled from .40-82 WCF, it retains the classic straight-grip walnut stock and checkered steel shotgun-style buttplate with the Winchester Repeating Arms Co. logo. The serial suffix A is present.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are scratches and blemishes throughout. Light but widespread pitting is present on various metal components.
What's Included
- Winchester Model 1886 Takedown lever-action rifle chambered in .33 WCF
The takedown configuration shows the visible receiver-and-barrel joint, allowing the rifle to break down for transport and maintenance. The Model 1886 action uses dual locking blocks, delivering the robust lockup this pattern is known for.
The 24-inch round Nickel Steel barrel is roll-marked "ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER," aligning with the .33 WCF chambering and early smokeless era. Winchester oval WP proofs appear on both the barrel and the receiver ring, and production dates to 1902. The rifle is reportedly rebarreled from .40-82 WCF to .33 WCF.
Sighting equipment includes an open rear sight with a stepped elevator and a front blade in a dovetail base. Feeding is via a full-length tubular magazine with a 9+1 capacity.
Furniture consists of a straight-grip walnut stock and matching forearm capped with steel. A checkered steel shotgun-style buttplate carries the Winchester Repeating Arms Co. logo. Length of pull measures 13.0 inches. Metal components wear a blued finish, including the steel receiver.
The serial suffix A is present.