Winchester 1886 Short Rifle .45-70 Govt 24" 8rd

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Lever-action rifle chambered for powerful historic cartridges, blued receiver, lever, forearm cap and crescent buttplate. 24" round barrel. Satin finish walnut straight grip stock and forearm.  Marble Arms front sight and adjustable rear sight; receiver tapped.

Strong and reliable. The strong and reliable action of the Winchester® Model 1886 was designed to handle the then-new, heavier 45-70 Govt. cartridge, developed by the U.S. Government in 1873. The Model 1886 Short Rifle features a deeply-blued receiver, barrel and lever, along with a matching blued steel end cap and steel crescent buttplate. The classic straight grip Grade I walnut stock allows quick shouldering, and has an elegant satin finish. The full-length tubular steel magazine holds six 45-70 Govt. cartridges. The receiver is drilled and tapped for the addition of an optional receiver sight.

A top-tang safety, adjustable rear buckhorn style sight and a gold bead Marble Arms® front sight complete the graceful profile of this historic model. Like the other historical rifle models, production is limited.

Features
WALNUT STOCK GRADE I, SATIN FINISH for deep grain beauty, STRAIGHT GRIP for genuine good looks and fast handling
STEEL CRESCENT BUTTPLATE adds traditional look while protecting the buttstock
FULL-LENGTH MAGAZINE provides balance, classic lines and higher capacity
TOP-TANG SAFETY is easy to see and operate
REBOUNDING HAMMER provides added margin of safety
MARBLE ARMS® FRONT SIGHT with brass bead for easier sighting
ADJUSTABLE REAR SIGHT gets you on target with any ammo
STEEL LOADING GATE for smoother loading
BARREL is button-rifled with recessed crown for ultimate accuracy
RECEIVER is drilled and tapped for traditional side mounted receiver sight

Specifications
Caliber	45-70 Govt
Capacity	8 Rounds
Barrel Length	24"
Overall Length	43"
Length of Pull	13 1/4"
Drop at Comb	1 1/4"
Drop at Heel	2"
Weight	8 lbs 6 oz
Twist Rate	20"
Barrel Finish	Brushed Polish
Stock Finish	Satin
Wood Grade	Grade I
Receiver Finish	Brushed Polish
Chamber Finish	Polished
Barrel Material	Steel
Barrel Contour	Sporter
Stock Material	Black Walnut
Recoil Pad	Crescent Metal
Receiver Material	Steel
Trigger Finish	Brushed Polish
Bolt Slide Finish	Brushed Polish
Magazine Type	Full-Length Tube
Trigger Material	Steel
Trigger Guard Material	Steel
Drilled and Tapped for Scope	No

Important note about our photos
While we make every effort to ensure that our product photos are accurate, manufacturers occasionally change the design of components such as triggers, sights, or magazines without notice. Also, modifications to the firearm or component may be required in order to meet specific state compliance requirements. While we make every effort to accurately describe and illustrate the item you are going to receive, there may be visual differences on various components that do not affect functionality.

Restrictions
Federal law requires that you be 21 years of age or older to purchase a handgun, frame or receiver. To purchase a shotgun or rifle, you must be 18 years of age or older. 18 U.S.C. Section 922(b)(1).

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California Residents
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.