This is an exceptional example of a Winchester Model 1886, manufactured in 1896. The top barrel flat is marked "-MANUFACTUED BY THE- / -WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN.CONN. U.S.A.-" ahead of the rear sight and "40-64 W.C.F." at the breech. The upper tang is marked "-MODEL 1886-" and the lower tang is marked with the serial number behind the lever, and "PAT.OCT.14.1884. / JAN.20.1885.-" directly behind the hammer. The barrel is fitted with a German silver blade front and adjustable rear sporting rear sights. The barrel, full length magazine and bolt are blue, the trigger and loading gate have a fire-blue finish, and the loading lever, hammer, and buttplate are casehardened. Mounted with a smooth walnut forearm with steel end cap and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.

Excellent plus. The barrel, magazine tube, bolt and receiver retain 98% plus original bright blue finish with some minor high edge wear. There is a very small amount of light spotting on the receiver. 50% plus original niter blue remains on the loading gate. The hammer, trigger, lever and buttplate retain at least 98% of the original bright case colors. The wood is also excellent with some minor storage marks. All markings are clear. The action is excellent. An exceptional Winchester Model 1886 rifle.