Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this lever-action rifle today for a penny-start auction; this is the Winchester 1886!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1886
Serial: 53431
Date of Manufacture: 1891
Caliber: .40-82 WCF
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 26" Octagon
Optics/Sights: Blade Front with Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut Straight Grip Stock and Forearm
Action: Lever
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Winchester Model 1886 is one of the most respected lever-action rifles of the late 19th century, designed by John Moses Browning to accommodate the powerful big-bore cartridges demanded by hunters and frontiersmen of the era. This 1891 example, chambered in .40-82 WCF, reflects the rifle’s original black powder heritage while offering excellent long-range performance and heavy-game capability. Featuring a 26-inch octagon barrel, the Model 1886 balanced strength, accuracy, and recoil management, making it well-suited for both hunting and sporting use. Its smooth walnut straight-grip stock and robust lever-action mechanism exemplify Winchester’s high manufacturing standards during this period.
Model: 1886
Serial: 53431
Date of Manufacture: 1891
Caliber: .40-82 WCF
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 26" Octagon
Optics/Sights: Blade Front with Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut Straight Grip Stock and Forearm
Action: Lever
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Winchester Model 1886 is one of the most respected lever-action rifles of the late 19th century, designed by John Moses Browning to accommodate the powerful big-bore cartridges demanded by hunters and frontiersmen of the era. This 1891 example, chambered in .40-82 WCF, reflects the rifle’s original black powder heritage while offering excellent long-range performance and heavy-game capability. Featuring a 26-inch octagon barrel, the Model 1886 balanced strength, accuracy, and recoil management, making it well-suited for both hunting and sporting use. Its smooth walnut straight-grip stock and robust lever-action mechanism exemplify Winchester’s high manufacturing standards during this period.
Originally offered in cartridges such as .45-70 Government, .45-90 WCF, and .40-82 WCF, the Model 1886 was later expanded to include several additional heavy calibers, including the formidable .50-110 Winchester. Although initially designed for black powder pressures, Browning’s exceptionally strong action proved adaptable to emerging smokeless powder technology with only minor modifications. This strength allowed Winchester to chamber the rifle for the smokeless .33 WCF beginning in 1903, extending the model’s relevance into the 20th century. Today, the Winchester Model 1886 is highly regarded by collectors and shooters alike for its mechanical durability, historical importance, and its role as a benchmark in the evolution of American lever-action rifles.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
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Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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