Manufactured in 1895, the Model 1886 was an extremely rugged design by John Browning, capable of handling some of the most powerful cartridges of the time, making it extremely popular with many in the untamed frontiers of the American West. The included factory letter from the Cody Firearms Museum confirms the serial number, octagon barrel, and plain trigger, with the caliber listed as "40-70". The letter states that the rifle was received in the warehouse on June 20, 1895, and shipped on September 25, 1899, as order number 33212. This rifle is marked with the standard two-line address ahead of the rear sight filler block and "40-70 W.C.F." at the breech. Mounted with a rear adjustable peep sight on the upper tang. Serial number and the two-line, two-patent dates are marked on the lower tang. This rifle features a blade front sight and a rear sight filler block. It is mounted with a smooth walnut forearm with iron cap and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.

Very good. The barrel and magazine retain traces of the original blue finish that has mostly faded to a brown patina. The frame, hammer, lever, and buttplate retain traces of the original case colors that have mixed to a brown patina, with few minor dings and some light pitting overall. The markings are clear and legible. The wood is also very good with scattered scratches and a few pressure dents on the left side of the stock near the tang. Overall, it has the look of a rifle that saw time on the American Frontier. Mechanically excellent.