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Category - Winchester Rifles - Model 1886 - Winchester Rifles

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Winchester Rifles - Model 1886
Winchester Rifles

c1906 mfr WINCHESTER Model 1886 “LIGHTWEIGHT” Lever Action .33 WCF Repeater EARLY 1900s Hunting/Sporting REPEATING RIFLE

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c1906 mfr WINCHESTER Model 1886 “LIGHTWEIGHT” Lever Action .33 WCF Repeater

EARLY 1900s Hunting/Sporting REPEATING RIFLE

Here we present a C&R Winchester Model 1886 Lightweight Lever Action Rifle, made in 1906 in New Haven, Connecticut. As of note, Winchester never officially referred to the .33 Caliber Model 1886 rifles as "Lightweight". That stated, the barrel contour for the 24" .33 WCF is nearly identical to the 22" Extra Lightweight 45-70 barrel. The term "Lightweight" as it applies to the .33 WCF caliber Model 1886 was created by the collecting fraternity.

The M1886 was a collaboration between John Moses Browning and his brother, Matthew Sandifer Browning, to build a big game rifle to replace the Model 1876. This was Browning’s first repeating rifle design adopted by Winchester. The 1886 rifle, often called “the best rifle in the world”, even made Theodore Roosevelt, later President of the United States, very fond of the large caliber Model 1886 working rifle during his western adventures on the plains. From 1886 through 1935, almost 160,000 carbines and rifles were produced with calibers that ranged from the smaller 33WCF to the largest, 50-100, with the most popular caliber being the .45-70 and the 45-90. This rifle was a great improvement over the Model 1876. Its shorter, streamlined frame proved very popular and was well received by sportsmen, shooters, and law enforcement groups alike. The Model 1886 continued the trend towards chambering heavier rounds and had an all-new and considerably stronger locking-block action than the toggle-link Model 1876.

By today’s standard, referring to a 7½-pound hunting rifle as “lightweight” might be open to debate, but at around the turn of the last century, this big-game lever-action rifle was state-of-the-art. Winchester also took note of its popular lever-action’s heft and introduced the 1886 Light Weight in 1896. Chambered in .45-70 GOVT and featuring a 22-inch round, tapered barrel, a half magazine, a hard rubber shotgun buttplate and a straight-grip stock, this was also Winchester’s way of eliminating many special order options. In 1902, the Extra Light Weight, like this one, was also chambered for the .33 Win., albeit with a 24-inch barrel. The Extra Light Weight was discontinued in 1919. Not many of these slimmed-down ’86s were produced, making them one of the more desirable Winchester variants.

The overall condition is fine. Original finish. The action is excellent. The bore is in fine condition, shiny bright with strong rifling. The walnut stock is smooth and solid throughout. Here’s a great chance to own a solid early 20th century rifle in a very hard to come by caliber from Winchester!

This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Barrel: 24 inches.

Caliber: .33 Winchester Center Fire

Overall condition as seen in photos.

Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R Licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
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$3000

#240187
 

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Curio/Relic: Yes