Original U.S. Winchester Model 1886 .40-82 Rifle with 26" Octagonal Barrel made in 1895 - Serial 98271 Receiver Top Cover the 2nd of the 187th

the 2nd of the 187th and the 511th to pivot and strike the Fort

Cracks and chips are common

showing its original production date of 1872 on the right hand side of the receiver and its conversion number and date 4112 / 94 on the right rear of the barrel knoxform

The grip is bound with string as well as twisted plant fibers

The shoulder strap for the case is  missing

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1886 .40-82 Rifle with 26" Octagonal Barrel made in 1895 - Serial 98271 Receiver Top Cover the 2nd of the 187thOriginal 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 . 40 82 Winchester caliber (marked 40 82 W. C. F. over the chamber) with a special order long 26" octagonal barrel and half length magazine tube. It has the classic Winchester "blade" front sight, and a rear "flat top"