Browning Miroku Model 1886 .45-70 Govt. 26″ Lever Action Rifle, MFD 1986

SOLD FOR: $1875

LSB#: 210427LJ02

Make: Made by Miroku for Browning

Model: 1886

Serial Number: 06962PT197

Year of Manufacture: 1986 (PT date code)

Caliber: .45-70 Government

Action Type: Tubular Magazine Fed Lever Action Rifle

Markings: The left shoulder of the barrel is marked “BROWNING ARMS COMPANY MORGAN, UTAH & MONTREAL P.Q. / MADE IN JAPAN” and “.45-70 GOVT”. The right shoulder of the barrel is marked “NP”and “BROWNING MODEL 1886 CALIBER .45-70 GOVT”. The top tang is marked “BROWNING MODEL 1886”, the right of the receiver is marked with the serial number under the loading gate.

Barrel Length: 26?, Octagonal

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a 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 a dragline or two and a few light handling marks. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13? from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has some light storage marks. Overall, the stocks are in about 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 98% of its metal finish. There a few light marks on the left side of the receiver. There is a tiny nick on the edge of the lever. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Fine-Excellent condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a half-cock safety. The lever lock-up is tight and the trigger is crisp. 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 two-piece black cardboard Browning box with a styrofoam tray and a manual. The box has scattered storage wear, extensive edge wear, and scattered little rips at certain edges. The box rates in about Good overall condition.

Our Assessment: This is a Browning model 1886, a reproduction of the original Winchester which was, ironically, designed by John Browning. 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 one has not been subjected to much use, in Fine-Excellent condition and appearing to have seen little if any use. It comes in its original box and would make a great addition to any collection. With its 26? octagonal barrel 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 and in such high condition, it will likely see interest from both Browning and 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!