The powerful Winchester Model 1886 remains one of the most iconic lever action rifles. It was the first lever action rifle designed by John Moses Browning. Special order '86s remain especially popular. This is a solid representative example of the iconic Model 1886 that was manufactured in 1893 and chambered in desirable .40-82 WCF. This caliber was introduced in 1885 for the Winchester Model 1885 single shot rifle also designed by Browning, and was available for the Model 1886 into the early 20th century, but was then discontinued. The caliber was favored by elk and heavy game hunters, but rifles in this caliber are seldom encountered due to many being altered over the last century to more available calibers. The rifle is fitted with a dovetail blade front sight and an elevation adjustable rear sight. The top barrel flat is marked with the two-line Winchester address ahead of the rear sight and the caliber designation "40-82 W.C.F." at the breech. The upper tang is marked "-MODEL 1886-." The lower tang has the patent dates marking as well as the serial number. The receiver has the desirable casehardened finish. The forearm and straight grip stock are attractive plain walnut. The buttstock is fitted with a crescent buttplate.

Fine. The barrel and magazine tube retain 70% slightly faded original blue finish with thinning to brown on the balance. The bolt retains 90% original blue finish. Slight traces of original nitre blue remain on the loading gate. The receiver retains 30% original case colors mostly visible on left side of frame. The wood is very good with a number of scratches, dings, and minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent.