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WINCHESTER 534175142 MODEL 1886 SHORT RIFLE 45-70 GOV'T 24" BBL Guns International #: 103619461 Seller's Inventory #: 534175142 Category: Winchester Rifles - Model 1886 - Winchester Rifles Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: Garys Gun Shop SD Member Since: 11/7/25 State: South Dakota Zip: 57105 Country: United States Phone: (605) 332-6119 Ext. 2 Platinum Seller Number of Active Listings: 421 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. NO RETURNS ON AMMUNITION. Optics over $200 may be held for payment to process and will be shipped with ADULT SIGNATURE REQUIRED. Ammunition, Firearms, Knives, and Magazines will be shipped ADULT SIGNATURE REQUIRED. Payment Types Accepted: credit card, bank check, money order About Us: Garys Gun Shop is a family-owned firearms retailer in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, serving customers for over 30 years with exceptional service and quality firearms. We maintain an inventory of more than 2,000 new and used firearms, specializing in premium brands including Wilson Combat, Nighthawk Custom, Cooper Firearms, Benelli, Browning, Weatherby, and Winchester. Our knowledgeable staff helps each customer find the perfect firearm. We also operate a 12-lane indoor range and gunsmithing services. You Can Purchase This Item Now, By Following This Link to garysgunshop.com Description: The Winchester Model 1886 Short Rifle (534175142) is a 45-70 Government lever-action rifle built for big game hunters, historical lever-action enthusiasts, and range shooters who want a powerful, classically styled repeater with proven 19th century roots. This 45-70 Government lever-action hunting rifle pairs a deeply blued steel receiver with a satin-finish Grade I walnut straight stock, delivering a rifle that handles hard-hitting loads in a package that carries the look and balance of one of John Browning's most respected designs. Key Features Part number 534175142 Caliber: 45-70 Government Capacity: 8+1 rounds Barrel: 24 inch round barrel, button-rifled with recessed crown Barrel finish: Brushed polish blued steel Barrel twist: 1 in 20 inches, 6-groove button rifling Stock: Grade I black walnut, straight grip, satin finish Buttplate: Steel crescent Forearm: Black walnut with blued steel end cap Receiver: Steel, brushed polish blued finish Receiver: Drilled and tapped for optional receiver sight mounting Magazine: Full-length tubular steel Front sight: Marble Arms gold bead Rear sight: Adjustable semi-buckhorn style Safety: Top-tang safety Weight: 8 lbs. 6 oz. Overall length: 43 inches Length of pull: 13.25 inches Action: Lever-action Special Features The Model 1886 action was originally designed by John Browning specifically to handle large, heavy cartridges like the 45-70 Government, and Winchester's modern reproduction preserves the vertically sliding locking bolt system that made the original stronger than the toggle-link actions it replaced. Button rifling with a recessed crown protects the muzzle from field wear and contributes to consistent accuracy across a wide range of 45-70 factory loads and handloads. The Marble Arms gold bead front sight is a proven field sight that picks up quickly in low-light hunting conditions, and the adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight lets you dial in your point of impact without tools. The drilled and tapped receiver accepts an optional side-mounted receiver sight, making this rifle adaptable for shooters who prefer a ghost ring or aperture sight over open irons. The full-length tubular steel magazine runs the entire length of the barrel, maximizing capacity to 8+1 rounds of 45-70 Government without adding a loading gate extension or separate component. The steel crescent buttplate and blued steel end cap match the receiver and barrel finish throughout, giving the rifle a visually consistent, period-correct appearance from end to end. Limited production runs make this model one that tends to move through distribution quickly, and demand among collectors and hunters remains consistent. Practical Benefits The 45-70 Government chambering puts serious energy on target and is well regarded as capable on elk, black bear, and other large North American game at practical hunting distances, making this lever-action a legitimate hunting tool rather than just a range piece. At 43 inches overall and just over 8 pounds, the Winchester 1886 Short Rifle shoulders naturally and handles well in field positions without the unwieldy length of a traditional full-length rifle. The straight grip walnut stock and lever-action cycling make this rifle comfortable to operate from a seated or standing position, and the top-tang safety sits naturally under the thumb for quick engagement and release. The drilled and tapped receiver gives you a clear path to mounting a receiver sight if your hunting or competition shooting style calls for an aperture setup down the road. Whether you are planning a big game hunt, building a lever-action collection anchored by one of the most historically significant American rifle designs, or looking for a range rifle that rewards deliberate, accurate shooting with a hard-hitting cartridge, the Winchester Model 1886 Short Rifle (534175142) fits all of those roles cleanly. If big game hunting with a classic American lever-action in 45-70 Government is what you are after, this rifle gives you the platform to do it right. The Winchester Model 1886 Short Rifle (534175142) in 45-70 Government is a capable tool for the serious hunter or lever-action collector who wants a historically grounded, hard-hitting rifle with the build quality to back it up. PHOTOS SHOWN ARE OF LOG # 26-01450 AND WILL BE THE RIFLE YOU RECEIVE SHIPPING TO AK OR HI WILL BE EXTRA Price: $1,429.99 Rifle Caliber: .45-70 Government Manufacturer: WINCHESTER Model: 1886 Barrel Length: 24 Caliber Info: 45-70 GOVT Condition: NEW