Manufactured in 1890. The John Moses Browning designed Model 1886 was the first Winchester repeater capable of chambering the .45-70 and had one of the strongest lever actions ever used in a Winchester rifle. It was developed as a replacement for the weaker toggle link action Model 1876, but their production was fairly limited at around 160,000 between 1886 and 1935. The powerful Winchester Model 1886 remains one of the most iconic lever action rifles of all time. This classic Winchester Model 1886 rifle is chambered in the popular cartridge: .45-70 Government. The factory letter indicates the serial number was applied on November 21, 1890, and confirms the rifle in .45-70 with round barrel and plain trigger when it was received in the warehouse on January 7, 1891 and shipped on January 14, 1891 to order number 24365. It is a high condition example that will make a great addition to any Winchester or lever action collection. The rifle is fitted with a dovetail blade front sight and a folding ladder rear sight marked "1886." The top of the barrel is marked with the two-line Winchester legend ahead of the rear sight and the caliber designation "45-70" at the breech. The upper tang is marked "-MODEL 1886-", and the lower tang has the serial number and two-line patent dates. The receiver has the desirable casehardened finish. Mounted with plain walnut forearm and straight grip stock. The buttstock is fitted with a crescent buttplate. Provenance: The Collection of David L. DeLullo

Exceptionally fine. The barrel and magazine tube retain 85% plus original blue finish with scattered patches of dark oxidation. The breech bolt retains 98% original blue finish and is hand marked "OWS" on the left side. 30% original nitre blue remains on the loading gate. The receiver retains 80% plus original case colors with some light spotting mostly on the left side. 98% plus original case colors remain on the forend cap. The hammer and lever retain 70% original case colors. Slight patterns of original case colors remain on the buttplate. The wood is excellent with minimal handling marks. Mechanically excellent. A solid representative example of a Winchester Model 1886 lever action rifle.