Manufactured in 1903. The 22 inch barrel is fitted with a beaded blade Lyman front sight and a single folding leaf Lyman rear sight and is stamped with the two-line address marking and "45-90/WCF" on top and "NICKEL STEEL" on the left side. Model 1886 rifles with special order barrels shorter or longer than the standard 26-inch barrel are scarce. The rifle is also fitted with a 3/4 magazine tube and a folding tang peep sight. The lower tang has the two-line patent dates marking and the serial number. Mounted on smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock. The buttstock is fitted with a checkered steel shotgun buttplate.

Very fine, retaining 85% plus original blue finish with thinning to gray on the balance and a series of minor scratches on the underside of the receiver extending to the takedown collar. Traces of original niter blue remains on the loading gate. 80% plus original case colors remain on the hammer and lever. The wood is also very fine with limited surface chipping at the buttplate and minor dings and scratches overall. Mechanically excellent. A very fine example of a Model 1886 that will be an attractive addition to any Winchester collection.