Original U.S. Winchester Model 1886 .45-70 Sporting Rifle with 26" Octagon Barrel made in 1897 - Serial 112572 Category_Feed Block Assembly dark blue forage cap is

dark blue forage cap is a nice complete specimen that was worn by an unknown Union soldier

It is now quite stiff

Please note that the bolt disassembly fittings have been removed from these examples

but no major wear or oxidation

a linen tape with a curved lead weight on the end automatically unwrapped in flight

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1886 .45-70 Sporting Rifle with 26" Octagon Barrel made in 1897 - Serial 112572 Category_Feed Block Assembly dark blue forage cap isOriginal Item: Only One Available. This pretty much is the Cadillac of late 19th century big game hunting rifles! Many consider the Winchester 1886 to be the finest lever action repeating rifle ever made! This very fine example is in . 45 70 "Government" caliber (marked 45 70 on the chamber) with a special order 26" octagon barrel. It also has a full length magazine tube, probably with a capacity over 9 rounds. It has the classic Winchester "blade"