Original U.S. Winchester Model 1886 .45-70 Sporting Rifle with 24" Barrel & Half Magazine made in 1894 - Serial 89916 Category_Martini-Henry Rifles including a finely-detailed aluminum eagle

including a finely-detailed aluminum eagle on the peak

but gained more sophisticated leather earphone cushioning and interior lining

beginning the surprise attack on the base

It is beautifully painted:

offered in very good condition with some nice research potential

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1886 .45-70 Sporting Rifle with 24" Barrel & Half Magazine made in 1894 - Serial 89916 Category_Martini-Henry Rifles including a finely-detailed aluminum eagleOriginal Item: Only One Available. This pretty much is the Cadillac of late 19th century big game hunting rifles! Many consider the Winchester 1886 to be the finest lever action repeating rifle ever made! This very fine example is in . 45 70 "Government" caliber (marked 45 70 over the chamber) with a 24" round barrel and half length magazine tube. This configuration with the shorter magazine was very popular for hunting, and has an iconic look. It has