NIB Winchester 1886 short rifle. MFG: Winchester. MODEL: 1886. CALIBER: .45-70 Government. TRIGGER: Polished smooth. CAPACITY: Eight rounds. BARREL: 24 inch round barrel. TWIST RATE: 1 in 20 inches. SIGHTS: Semi-Buckhorn rear sight with Marble arms front sight with brass bead. STOCK: Grade one black walnut stock and fore end. LOP: 13 1/4 inches. OVERALL LENGTH: 43 inches. WEIGHT: 8 LBS 6 OZ. FEATURES: 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 butt plate. 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. Gun pictured may be a stock photo and/or may not be the exact gun purchased. As a result the wood grain, serial number, hand orientation, caliber, etc shown may vary slightly. The gun may also be a display model and subject to handling so there may be light handling marks on the firearm. Let us know if you would like more pictures or info on this or any of our items. We have over 4000 new and used firearms in stock if there is something else you're looking for! We DO NOT charge extra for credit cards!