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The Winchester Model 1886 is a classic lever-action rifle that is still popular today. It is a strong, reliable, and powerful rifle that is well-suited for hunting large game.
The Winchester Model 1886 was a lever-action repeating rifle designed by John Browning to handle some of the more powerful cartridges of the period. Originally chambered in .45-70 Government, .45-90 Sharps, and .40-82 Winchester, it was later offered in a half dozen other large cartridges, including the .50-110 Winchester. [1]
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The Model 1886 was the second John M. Browning design he created for Winchester. It was considered robust and accurate, and capable of handling the long, powerful black powder “buffalo” cartridges popular on the Western Plains.
Here's a closer look at the Model 1886 Winchester lever-action. A timeless design by a youthful John Browning combined with superb manufacturing quality keeps this 128-year-old rifle alive...
High grade lever-action Model 1886 rifle chambered for powerful historic cartridges. Color case hardened receiver, lever, forearm cap and crescent buttplate. 24" blued octagon barrel. High Grade III/IV satin finish checkered walnut curved grip stock and forearm.
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After producing just under 160,000 Model 1886 rifles, Winchester ended the model in the mid-1930s. But almost immediately, they revamped the design to handle the powerful .348 Winchester cartridge, calling it the Model 71.
Nearly 160,000 model 1886s were produced from 1886 until 1935. Offered in rifle, carbine and musket configurations, there were two variations referred to as First and Second Models. Muskets and early carbines had full length forends and are considered rare. Model 1886 Calibers:.45-70 Gov’t.45-90 W.C.F..40-82 W.C.F..40-65 W.C.F..38-56 W.C.F.
In many respects, the Model 1886 was a true American express rifle, as it could be chambered in the more powerful black powder cartridges of the day, such as the .45-70 Government, long a Winchester goal.