Winchester Model 1886 Takedown Limited Series .45-70 Govt. 26″ Lever Rifle

SOLD FOR: $1800

LSB#: 210419FW74

Make: Winchester

Model: 1886 Takedown

Serial Number: 00477NW86A

Year of Manufacture: 2004 (MW date code)

Caliber: .45-70 Government

Action Type: Tubular Magazine Fed Takedown Lever Action Rifle

Markings: The left shoulder of the barrel is marked “-WINCHESTER-”, “U.S. REPEATING ARMS CO., NEW HAVEN, CT. U.S.A. / JAPAN/MIROKU”, “WINCHESTER TRADE MARKS LICENSED FROM OLIN CORPORATION” and at the rear with an ovalled “WP” proof. The top-rear of the barrel is marked “CAL. .45-70 GOVT”. The top of the chamber ring is marked with ovalled “WP”, the top tang is marked “WINCHESTER / MODEL 1886”. The bottom of the barrel extension is marked “00477”, the bottom front of the receiver is marked “00477 / MW86A”. The right shoulder of the barrel is marked “LIMITED SERIES”.

Barrel Length: 26?, Octagonal

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a brass beaded blade dovetailed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a square-notch semi-buckhorn leaf and elevator sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are 2-piece smooth walnut with capped forend, straight grip, straight comb and blued steel crescent buttplate. The stocks have some light handling marks. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 1/4? from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has light handling wear. Overall, the stocks are in Excellent condition.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its metal finish. There are no major defects, just light handling wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in about Excellent condition.

Mechanics: Due to the Excellent condition we did not remove the zip tie on the lever but guarantee proper function. The hammer has a rebounding hammer and there is a tang-mounted safety. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes in a box with a sleeve & matching end label, Marbles aperture tang sight, and paperwork including the manual. The box has some wear and the sleeve has a few tears, creases, and scuffs, in about Very Good condition.

Our Assessment: This is a Winchester Model 1886 Takedown made in 2004. The 1886 followed up the 1876, providing a much stronger action which was able to withstand larger and more powerful cartridges such as the .45-70, the issue rifle cartridge of the U.S. Army at the time. The design would later be shrunk for the model 1892. This modern reintroduction has the same action with a tang-mounted safety. This one appears to have seen its whole life in its included box. It retains 99% of its metal finish with a nice bore and would make a great addition to any collection. With its 26? octagonal barrel, takedown capability, and .45-70 chambering, this would make a nice hunting rifle that could take just about any game in North America, though it’s a bit heavy for taking it on a long stalk. In such high condition, it will likely see interest from Winchester collectors. If you’re looking for a .45-70 lever gun, you can’t do much better than this. Please see our photos and good luck!