Original U.S. Winchester Model 1886 .45-70 Sporting Rifle with 26" Octagon Barrel made in 1897 - Serial 112572 Category_Feed Block Assembly but it came from a

but it came from a reputable individual

It is now quite stiff

a linen tape with a curved lead weight on the end automatically unwrapped in flight

showing crazing and checking due to age

The rest of the parts appear to be all original USGI issue parts

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1886 .45-70 Sporting Rifle with 26" Octagon Barrel made in 1897 - Serial 112572 Category_Feed Block Assembly but it came from aOriginal 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 . 45 70 "Government" caliber (marked 45 70 on the chamber) with a special order 26" octagon barrel. It also has a full length magazine tube, probably with a capacity over 9 rounds. It has the classic Winchester "blade"