Another change is the addition of a rebounding With an exposed hammer, quarter-cock safety-notch, lever action and complicates There is the addition of the tang safety, which is unnecessary
Which technically makes the new models reproductions. Winchester did not start where the serial numbers of the original 1886 production ended, There is no creep and the release is clean and predictable. The trigger pull is 5 pounds 10 ounces, which is too heavy. To that reputation, right out of the box. The original 1886 was known for its smooth action and the new Model 1886 lives up Stock looking fresh and to cover scratches. Lightly oiled this will allow the wood to take on age patina with use.Īlternatively, the owner can occasionally rub in a little stock oil to keep the The wood-to-metalįit is very good the wood is slightly proud, as it should be in a new gun toĪllow for future refinishing and shrinkage. All external metal parts are highly polishedĪnd hot-salt blued, yielding a beautiful, deep black, gloss finish. The metal fit and finish are markedly better Miroku does anĮxcellent job manufacturing guns. In Japan by long-time Browning and Winchester partner Miroku. The price of an original Model 1886, the Model 1886 historical rifle being soldīy Winchester/Browning in 2012 is a buy at only $1339.99. Makes buying an original 1886 in shooting condition expensive. In the mid-1930’s, a rather low production number for a Winchester rifle. There were slightly over 159,000 Model 1886’s made by the time production ended 45-75 cartridge (from the1876 rifle), with a 2.4” case length. 50 calibers, all of these cartridges were based on the 45-70 case-headĭimension, with two different case lengths, 2.1” and 2.4”. Would be chambered in ten different rounds. (See your reloading manuals for details.) Eventually, the 1886
Modern Model 1886 is suitable for the same high pressure loads as a modern The Modelġ886 action is longer and stronger than the later Marlin Model 1895 and the The rifle to be chambered for the powerful. Rise into slots in the bolt and receiver when the lever is raised. Toggle-link locking system was discarded. This required a total re-design of the mechanism.
Tyler Henryīrowning designed the 1886 to be much stronger than the Henry, but still recognizable asĪ Winchester lever gun. Popularity of the Models 1866, 18, all based on the B. Winchester rifles were instantly recognizable to the public, because of the The Browning-designed 1886 filled the slot. At the time, Winchester did not have, but desperately needed, a big-bore Browning began working with Winchester in the All were influenced by the great gunĭesigner, John M. This gun is one of Winchester’s limited production “historical rifle” models, which forĢ012 include the Models 1885, 1886, 1892 and 71. 45-70 Model 1886 Short Rifleīy Rocky Hays Illustration courtesy of Winchester Repeating Arms.
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