Manufactured in 1902. The top of the barrel is marked with the two line address on top of the barrel, the left rear is marked with the two line nickel steel/smokeless powder marking and "33 W.C.F." at the breech. The upper tang is marked "-MODEL 1886-" and the two line, two patent dates and the serial number are on the lower tang. Pinned blade front and three leaf (two folding one fixed) rear sporting sights. Saddle ring equipped receiver, with a notch on the front to accommodate a long sporting sight. Mounted with a smooth walnut forearm with a single barrel band and straight grip stock with a carbine buttplate. Accompanied by a letter from the Winchester Gun Museum. Reportedly the only factory documented Winchester Model 1886 Saddle Ring Carbine in 33 WCF caliber. This exact rifle is photographed on the top of page 332 of the "Winchester Book" by George Madis. The caption reads "THIS CARBINE IS CHAMBERED FOR THE 33 WCF CARTRIDGE RAREST IN THE 86 CARBINE."

Very good. The metal surfaces have a mixed brown and gray patina with traces of the original blue finish, strongest in the protected areas. Overall there is some mild spotting and handling marks. The notch on the frame is non-factory. The wood is very good as revarnished showing some mild dents and scratches. The markings are clear. Mechanically excellent.