Original U.S. Winchester Model 1886 .40-65 Rifle with 26" Octagonal Barrel made in 1892 - Serial 72663 Display Guns & Parts Sets which promised certain rewards to

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with a recessed iron folding carry handle

The later ETO version (OD fabric

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1886 .40-65 Rifle with 26" Octagonal Barrel made in 1892 - Serial 72663 Display Guns & Parts Sets which promised certain rewards toOriginal Item: Only One Available. This pretty much is the Cadillac of late 19th century big game hunting rifles! Many consider the Winchester 1886 to be the finest lever action repeating rifle ever made! This very fine example is in . 45 65 Government caliber (marked 40 65 W. C. F. over the chamber) with a long 26" barrel, and full length magazine tube. It has the classic winchester "rod" front sight, and the rear sight is the iconic "Full Buckhorn"