Winchester ~ Model 1886 Special Order ~ .45-70 Government

Winchester Model 1886 Special Order lever-action rifle chambered in .45-70 Government. Professionally restored by Turnbull Restoration Co. to manufacturer's specification including a new stock, barrel, and forend. The rifle is fitted with a Lyman beaded front sight, a filler block in the rear sight dovetail, and Lyman No. 2 combination tang sight. The top barrel flat is stamped with the two-line Winchester legend and "45-70." The lower tang has the two-line patents date and serial number. The non-checkered pistol grip stock and forearm are nicely figured walnut with a Winchester hard rubber grip cap and steel shotgun buttplate. Import marked on underside of barrel. Comes with a copy of a Cody Firearms Museum letter showing the rifle originally shipped from Winchester on 24 October 1899.