Original U.S. Winchester Model 1886 .45-70 Rifle with 26" Round Barrel made in 1893 - Serial 75015 Sterling SMG so it looks like a

so it looks like a new barrel was in fact installed on the breech

We acquired it from of an old collection assembled in the 1960's

The pack has some fading

and it was decided to wait until dusk

Please be aware that all patches are 100% WWII manufacture and all appear to have period correct stitching

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1886 .45-70 Rifle with 26" Round Barrel made in 1893 - Serial 75015 Sterling SMG so it looks like 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 over the chamber) with a long 26" octagonal barrel, and full length magazine tube. It has the classic Winchester "blade" front sight, and the rear sight is a "flip up" adjustable