45-70 loads like the Hornady 325-grain LeveRevolution at 2050 fps and the Buffalo Bore 400-grain load at 2000 fps. But, they offer the 1886 experience to a whole new generation of shooters and hunters, with modern metallurgy, in a rifle capable of handling the modern, stout. The new Winchesters aren’t true replicas or reissues they do have the tang safety common to the newer model Winchesters. They share that classic crescent steel buttplate, which digs into your shoulder, but hey, that just comes with the territory. The Model 1886 Deluxe has a similar conformation to the Case Hardened variant, except that it is available in. There is the Model 1886 Deluxe Case Hardened comes with a curved pistol grip, checkered stock and case-hardened appointments and a 24-inch octagonal stock, chambered in. Thankfully, Winchester has re-introduced the 1886 to its lineup, in several variations. While there is no denying the success of the Model 71, which was designed to be the premier lever-action rifle, like its bolt-action counterpart the Model 70, there is also no denying the importance of the 1886 in the progression of repeating rifles.īrowning released a pair of commemorative rifles in 1986 Dad bought the standard grade with blued metalwork and plain stock, and there was a High Grade version as well with a nickel-plated engraved receiver and checkered stock. The 1886 was discontinued in 1935, when it was replaced by the Model 71 Winchester-itself based strongly on the 1886 action-chambered in the powerful. There are some neat takedown models in both half- and full-magazines. Browning’s other designs, the simplicity is a part of the elegance.

Some models had a straight shotgun butt, and others a curved steel buttplate. A two-piece walnut stock-predominately straight-gripped though also made with a curved pistol grip-rounded out the furniture, and was generally plain, except for the Sporting Deluxe variant, which was checkered front and rear. The 1886 was available with a single trigger, though a double-set trigger was available.

Winchester 1886 nickel steel barrel