Manufactured in 1905, this is a solid representative example of a special order Winchester Model 1886 rifle. It is fitted with a special order part octagon barrel, half magazine, and a hard rubber shotgun buttplate. The top of the barrel and receiver have Winchester factory oval proofs. The top barrel flat is marked with the two-line address/patent date and the caliber marking at the breech. The three-line model and trademark information is on the upper tang, and the serial number is on the lower tang. It is fitted with a Lyman beaded blade front sight and elevation adjustable buckhorn rear sight, and the left of the receiver is drilled and tapped (filler screws in place) for a Lyman peep sight which is included but currently not fitted. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a hard rubber shotgun buttplate. Includes the Lyman receiver mounted peep sight which appears to be complete.

Fine, retains 80% plus of the original blue finish, 80% plus of the professionally restored vibrant case colors, and 60% of the nitre blue on the loading gate with some scattered light handling marks, some mild high spot/handling wear, and a couple small patches of light pitting. The wood is very fine with some scattered light handling marks. Mechanically excellent.