Winchester Model 1886 Extra Light Rifle .47-70 Govt. 22″ Lever Action Rifle

SOLD FOR: $1236

LSB#: 210831RL10

Make: Winchester

Model: 1886 Extra Light Rifle

Serial Number: 00ESLR2267

Year of Manufacture: 2000-2001, 2010-2012

Caliber: .45-70 Government

Action Type: Tubular Magazine Fed Lever Action Rifle

Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “U.S. REPEATING ARMS CO. INC., NEW HAVEN, CT U.S.A. / JAPAN/MIROKU” and at the rear with “CAL. .45-70 GOVT.”. The top-rear of the barrel is marked with the ovalled “WP” proof. The top of the chamber ring is marked with the ovalled “WP” proof. The top tang is marked “WINCHESTER / MODEL 1886”. The right side of the barrel is marked “WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 EXTRA LIGHT RIFLE. WINCHESTER LICENSEE”. The bottom front of the receiver is marked “00ESLR / 2267”.

Barrel Length: 22?

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a brass beaded blade dovetailed into a small base at the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a Lyman 66A aperture peep sight screwed to the left of the receiver. The rear of the barrel has a dovetail cut installed with a flat filler. The original rear sight is included, it is a semi-buckhorn leaf and elevator sight.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are 2-piece smooth walnut with capped forend, straight grip, straight comb and checkered blued steel shotgun-style buttplate. There are light scuffs scattered over the right side of the buttstock. There are some little marks on the belly of the buttstock. There are some scattered draglines. There are a couple of compressions, most noticeable on the bottom of the forend at the front and rear. There are a few more compressions behind the top tang. 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 some scattered oxidation. The plate rates in about Very Good condition. Overall, the stocks are in Fine condition.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Original

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

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 96% of its metal finish. There is some light oxidation on the right side of the barrel at the muzzle. There is a bit of finish loss on the top of the barrel at the rear from the original rear sight. There is a mar into the metal on the lever on the portion that faces the tang. There is some light operational wear. The screwheads are sharp to tool marked with serviceable slots, the most worn is on the bottom tang. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in about Fine condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a rebounding hammer and there is a tang-mounted 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: Included is a serial matching box, original rear sight, a spare screw-in aperture, leather buttpad, and paperwork including the manual.

Our Assessment: This is a Winchester Model 1886 made in 1997 or 1998. 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 issued 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 is the Extra Light Rifle with a round 22″ barrel and straight grip stock. It retains 96% of its metal finish with a great bore, strong mechanics, and would make a great addition to a collection. 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!