Offered here is a highly attractive, outstanding original Winchester Model 1886 with desirable casehardened frame. The accompanying factory letter confirms the octagon barrel in .38-56 caliber and plain trigger. The rifle was received in the warehouse on July 21, 1888 and shipped the next day. The rifle is fitted with a dovetail blade front sight, an elevation adjustable rear sight and a Lyman folding tang peep sight. The top barrel flat is stamped with the two-line Winchester New Haven address ahead of the rear sight and "38-56 W.C.F." at the breech. The lower tang has the serial number and patent dates marking. The plain forearm and straight grip stock are straight grain walnut. The buttstock is fitted with a solid crescent buttplate.

Excellent. The barrel and magazine retain 95% original blue. 98% original blue remains on the bolt. 90% original nitre blue remains on the loading gate. The remaining surfaces retain 97% vivid original case colors. The case colors are especially vivid on the receiver. The wood is also excellent with some minor dings and scratches and retaining nearly all of the varnish. Mechanically excellent. A highly attractive Model 1886 with desirable and stunning casehardened receiver for your growing Winchester collection.