This is a desirable example of a special order Winchester Model 1886 lightweight rifle with takedown feature, 3/4 length magazine and shotgun butt as manufactured in 1904. The barrel has Lyman beaded blade front sight, elevation adjustable rear sight, the two-line address ahead of the rear sight, two-line nickel steel marking on the left side towards the breech and "45-70" on the top at the breech. The upper tang is marked "-MODEL 1886-." The lower tang is marked with the two-line patent dates information and the serial number. The takedown lever has the 1893 patent date. Mounted with a smooth forearm and pistol grip stock. The shotgun style stock is fitted with a checkered steel buttplate.

Very good plus. The rifle retains 40% plus original blue finish with the balance a smooth brown-gray patina. Traces of original case colors remain on the hammer and lever. The wood is very good with a couple short hairline cracks near the tangs, some minor dings and scratches and shortened buttstock. Mechanically excellent.