Special Order Winchester Model 1886 26" 1/2 Octagon Pistol Grip .40-82 Lever Rifle, 1906 C&R

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Make: Winchester

Model: 1886

Serial Number: 136269

Year of Manufacture: 1906

Caliber: .40-82 W.C.F.

Action Type: Lever Action with Half-Length Tubular Magazine

Barrel Length: 26", 1/2 Round, 1/2 Octagonal

Sights/Optics: The front sight is a Marble No. 2 brass beaded blade dovetailed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a "V"-notch semi-buckhorn elevator sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel; the notch is fine-adjustable for elevation. The top tang is drilled, tapped and filled for a tang sight (none present). The condition of the elevator indicates that it is a replacement, the front sight is likely not original to the gun.

Stock Configuration and Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with a capped forend, capped pistol grip, straight comb and checkered hard rubber Winchester shotgun-style buttplate. There are small losses at the top-front corner of the wrist and forend on the right side. There are some scattered nicks, dings, scuffs and scratches. There is a spot of white residue at the toe and a few spots of pooled finish. The LOP measures 13 1/4" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has wear around the edges with well defined checkering. Overall, the stocks are in Good-plus condition as refinished.

Type of Finish: Blued

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is gray with well defined rifling. There is scattered light erosion and pitting in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 6 out of 10.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 15% of its metal finish. There is some finish remaining on the flats of the octagonal portion of the barrel, on the bolt, and some on the bottom tang. Most surfaces have worn to white or gone to a light patina. There are some areas of stubborn, dried grease. There is some scattered light surface oxidation and minor erosion. There are scattered nicks, scuffs and scratches, most notable at the bottom edge of the left receiver flat. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with usable slots. The markings are generally clear, the patent markings on the bottom tang are partially obscured by oxidation. Overall, the rifle is in Good condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork, and Accessories: Included is a Cody Firearms Records Office Records Search that indicates this rifle was produced in .40-82 with a 1/2 Octagon barrel, pistol grip stock, 1/2 magazine, rubber shotgun butt, received in warehouse September 20, 1906 and shipped September 21, 1906 on order number 70214.

Our Assessment: Winchester’s first attempt at a lever action rifle capable of handling a rifle cartridge was the Model 1876, which was a heavier framed version of the Model 1873. However, the toggle-link action used in the gun was still limited to short cartridges like the .40-60 and .45-60 Win. The Model 1886 was made to handle longer cartridges like the .45-70 Govt., and the .45-90 Win. and .50-110 Win. cartridges. The Model 1886 utilized a locked-bolt action that was much stronger than the M1876, and some think it is faster and smoother as well. The Winchester Model 1886 was touted as a lever action express model, capable of handling any of the North American game animals.

This example is a rifle chambered in .40-82 WCF, one of the original chamberings for this model. The gun has some special order features confirmed by Winchester factory records including a 1/2 octagon barrel, 1/2 length magazine, pistol grip and shotgun butt. The gun shows wear consistent with its age, retaining a little original finish, a decent bore, strong mechanics, and all of the special order features noted in Winchester's records. It would be a neat addition to a collection missing a Winchester 1886, especially in its scarce configuration. Please see our photos and good luck!


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Special Order Winchester Model 1886 26" 1/2 Octagon Pistol Grip .40-82 Lever Rifle, 1906 C&R
Special Order Winchester Model 1886 26" 1/2 Octagon Pistol Grip .40-82 Lever Rifle, 1906 C&R
Lot number: 1181
Seller: Lock Stock & Barrel Auctions
Event: Lock Stock Barrel Premier Auction May 2025 Day 2
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