Original U.S. Winchester Model 1886 .45-70 Rifle with 26" Round Barrel made in 1893 - Serial 75015 Sterling SMG due to its depleted state

due to its depleted state following the fighting in Italy

and it was decided to wait until dusk

the Model F was purpose built percussion issue

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

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1886 .45-70 Rifle with 26" Round Barrel made in 1893 - Serial 75015 Sterling SMG due to its depleted stateOriginal 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