Manufactured in 1892. The factory letter verifies the rifle configuration, caliber, octagon barrel, plain trigger, checkered pistol grip stock, that it was received in the warehouse on January 8, 1892 and shipped to order number 17900 on January 12, 1892. The barrel has a standard dovetailed blade front sight and an adjustable Marble's rear sight. The top barrel flat ahead of the rear sight is marked with the two line address and "38-56 W.C.F." at the breech. The upper tang is marked "-MODEL 1886-", and the lower tang is marked with the serial number as well as the 1884 and 1885 patent dates. Blue barrel and magazine tube, and casehardened remaining metal surfaces. Mounted with a multi-point checkered nicely figured walnut forearm with a metal end cap and pistol grip stock with an ebony insert and crescent buttplate.

Fine with 70% slightly faded original blue finish remaining on the barrel and magazine tube, showing a small amount of scattered very light spotting. Most of the original blue finish remains on the bolt. The receiver retains 40% original case colors with mostly a smooth mottled silver gray patina on the balance. The forend cap and lever are a mix of original case colors and smooth mottled gray patina. The hammer retains most of the original bright case colors. The wood is also very fine with an overcast of protective varnish remaining, showing some scattered minor dents, dings and scratches. The checkering shows a couple minor bruises; otherwise, the checkering is crisp. The buttplate has a smooth mottled gray patina. The markings are crisp and clear. The action is excellent. This Model 1886 would make a fine addition to any Winchester collection.