Original U.S. Winchester Model 1886 .40-82 Rifle with 26" Octagonal Barrel made in 1895 - Serial 98271 MG 34 Ammo Storage but the upper crossguard still

but the upper crossguard still has nice plating

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Serial number 595e

Some of the contents do show exposure to water

The operating cycle is relatively simple

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1886 .40-82 Rifle with 26" Octagonal Barrel made in 1895 - Serial 98271 MG 34 Ammo Storage but the upper crossguard stillOriginal 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 . 40 82 Winchester caliber (marked 40 82 W. C. F. over the chamber) with a special order long 26" octagonal barrel and half length magazine tube. It has the classic Winchester "blade" front sight, and a rear "flat top"