- In 1935, Winchester replaced the M1886 with a slightly modified version dubbed the Model 71, chambered for the more powerful .348 Winchester cartridge.
- The Winchester Model 1886 is a classic lever-action rifle that is still popular today. It is a strong, reliable, and powerful rifle that is well-suited for hunting large game.
- After producing just under 160,000 Model 1886 rifles, Winchester ended the model in the mid-1930s.
- The Winchester Model 1886 was a lever-action repeating rifle designed by John Browning to have increased physical strength compared to the previous 1876 Model...
- Today’s collectors love the Model 1886 as they were available with many special order features and Winchester factory records are generally complete for this...
- The most common caliber for the Winchester Model 1886 is .45-70 Government, followed by .38-56 Winchester and .40-82 Winchester.
- — — ... — All Winchester model 1886’s manufactured after serial number 119193 are modern and subject to all Federal Firearms laws and are...
- Compared to the price of an original Model 1886, the Model 1886 historical rifle being sold by Winchester/Browning in 2012 is a buy at only $1339.99.
- The other hound looks like he’s already had his “encounter of the hungry bear kind”. The Winchester Model 1886 we are looking at in this post is described as...
