Pedersoli Model 1886/71 Classic .45-70 Govt 24″ Lever Action Rifle MFD 2015
SOLD FOR: $1111
LSB#: 210630BW35
Make: Pedersoli, Italy
Model: 1886/71 Classic
Serial Number: LA01121
Year of Manufacture: Ca. 2015
Caliber: .45-70 Gov’t
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle, Tubular Magazine
Markings: The right side of the barrel is marked with the serial number, Pedersoli logo, and “PEDERSOLI – MADE IN ITALY/15 / 1886/71 24” cal. 45/70”. The right side of the chamber has proofs that are partially obscured by the stock. The top of the barrel is marked “IFG-NA, LLC – AMARILLO, TX”. The top tang is marked with the serial number.
Barrel Length: 24”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a brass beaded blade dovetailed into a serrated ramped riser that is screwed to the barrel, there is a protective hood installed. The rear sight is a semi-buckhorn “U” notch elevator sight dovetailed into the barrel. There is a pair of drilled, tapped, and filled holes on the top of the barrel. There is a pair of drilled, tapped, and filled holes on the left side of the receiver. The bolt is drilled and tapped to accept a sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are checkered walnut with a capped pistol grip, fluted straight comb, metal nosecap, and a black rubber buttpad. There are a couple of compressions, some of the most noticeable are on the right side of the grip. There are some little nicks and scratches, the most noticeable are on the sides of the forend at the front and on the belly at the toe. The checkering is mostly strong with a few little nicks. The LOP measures about 14 3/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad, which shows light wear. The stocks rates in about Fine overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its metal finish. The bottom of the barrel has a small spot of discoloration from previous oxidation towards the muzzle. There are some scratches and nicks on the top of the chamber at the rear sight. We don’t think this rifle saw much use. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Fine-Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions properly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: Introducing important technical variations to the previous Model 1886 designed by John M. and Matthew S. Browning, the Lever Action 86/71 is identified as the first rifle chambered for a specific cartridge (.348 WCF) as well as for being the last “big frame” lever action rifle produced by Winchester. Advertised as The Universal Big Game Rifle, the Model 71 was welcomed with enthusiasm by big game hunters. Pedersoli has produced and chambered the rifle for a well known historical cartridge, the .45-70, which is easily available today. The Lever Action 86/71 rifle is drilled and tapped to be equipped with a side frame mount Creedmoor sight and with the Pedersoli Bolt Creedmoor sight. The broached rifled barrel and the magazine are blue finished, the stock, with checkered pistol grip and forend are made of walnut. This one looks real good and looks to have been shot only a handful of times. This will be a fun rifle to hunt with or shoot targets with at the range. Good luck and happy bidding!