Winchester Model 1886 Extra Light Weight .45-70 Government Lever Action Rifle

Winchester Model 1886 Extra Light Weight

.45-70 Government | 22" Tapered Round Barrel | Half Magazine | 1905 Production | Serial No. 135817

OVERVIEW

Offered here is a highly desirable Winchester Model 1886 Extra Light Weight Rifle chambered in .45-70 Government, serial number 135817, dating to 1905 production.

Designed by the legendary John Moses Browning, the Model 1886 was Winchester's answer to the need for a strong lever-action rifle capable of handling the powerful big-bore sporting cartridges of the era. Its vertically locking action became renowned for exceptional strength, smooth operation, and durability, and the Model 1886 remains one of the most respected Winchester lever actions ever produced.

This example is the desirable Extra Light Weight configuration, developed for sportsmen who wanted the power of the .45-70 in a more portable field rifle. The Extra Light Weight is distinguished by its 22-inch tapered round barrel, straight-grip walnut stock, shotgun-style butt, and reduced-weight configuration of approximately 7.5lbs.

This rifle retains the classic proportions that make the Extra Light Weight immediately recognizable, including its 22-inch barrel and half-length tubular magazine. The barrel retains a pleasing period blue finish, while the receiver has mellowed to an attractive silver-gray patina that gives the rifle exceptional vintage character.

Serial number 135817 falls within the surviving Winchester factory-record range, making this an excellent candidate for a Cody Firearms Museum factory letter to document its original specifications and shipment history.

SPECIFICATIONS & HIGHLIGHTS

• Manufacturer: Winchester Repeating Arms Company
• Model: Model 1886 Extra Light Weight (approximately 7.5lbs)
• Serial Number: 135817 -The “A” suffix following the serial number denotes Winchester’s later threaded magazine-tube configuration and is not part of the firearm’s serial number.
• Manufacture Date: 1905
• Caliber:.45-70 Government
• Action: Lever Action
• Barrel Length: 22"
• Barrel Profile: Tapered Round
• Magazine: Half-Length Tubular Magazine
• Stock: Straight-Grip Walnut
• Butt: Shotgun-Style Butt with Hard-Rubber Buttplate
• Finish: Blued Barrel and Tube with Aged Receiver Patina
• Sights: Period Front and Elevation-Adjustable Rear Sights
• Configuration: Factory-style Extra Light Weight Rifle
• Design: John Moses Browning

Collector Highlights

• Desirable Extra Light Weight variation
• Correct 22" tapered round barrel configuration
• Chambered in the iconic .45-70 Government
• Early 20th-century Winchester production
• Strong untouched vintage presentation
• Attractive aged receiver patina
• Factory records survive for this serial-number range
• Excellent candidate for a Cody factory letter

CONDITION

This rifle remains in great overall vintage condition with honest age and handling wear consistent with a 1905 sporting rifle.

The 22-inch barrel and magazine retain a pleasing amount of aged blue, while the receiver has developed a smooth silver-gray patina with traces of darker finish and age coloration. The walnut stock and forearm show scattered handling marks and wear while retaining a very attractive overall appearance.

The rifle presents as a well-cared-for and highly appealing example of the desirable Model 1886 Extra Light Weight configuration.

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