Winchester Repeating Arms

Action: Lever - Caliber: 45-70 Govt - Capacity: 8 - Material: Steel - Finish: Brushed Polish - Stock: Black Walnut - Sights: Brass Bead / Semi-Buckhorn - Twist: 1:20 - Barrel Length: 24 - Overall Length: 43 - Weight: 8 lb 6 oz - The strong and reliable action of the Winchester Model 1886 was designed to handle the then-new heavier 45-70 Govt. cartridge developed by the U.S. Government in 1873. The Model 1886 Short Rifle features a deeply-blued receiver barrel and lever along with a matching blued steel end cap and steel crescent buttplate. The classic straight grip Grade I walnut stock allows quick shouldering and has an elegant satin finish. The full-length tubular steel magazine holds six 45-70 Govt. cartridges. The receiver is drilled and tapped for the addition of an optional receiver sight. A top-tang safety adjustable rear buckhorn style sight and a gold bead Marble Arms front sight complete the graceful profile of this historic model. Like the other historical rifle models production is limited. WALNUT STOCK GRADE I SATIN FINISH for deep grain beauty STRAIGHT GRIP for genuine good looks and fast handling - STEEL CRESCENT BUTTPLATE adds traditional look while protecting the buttstock - FULL-LENGTH MAGAZINE provides balance classic lines and higher capacity - TOP-TANG SAFETY is easy to see and operate - REBOUNDING HAMMER provides added margin of safety - MARBLE ARMS FRONT SIGHT with brass bead for easier sighting - ADJUSTABLE REAR SIGHT gets you on target with any ammo - STEEL LOADING GATE for smoother loading - BARREL is button-rifled with recessed crown for ultimate accuracy - RECEIVER is drilled and tapped for traditional side mounted receiver sight