The Winchester 1886 Short Rifle is a classic lever action rifle that's just as functional and practical today as it was on the prairies of the Old West! It features a 24" deeply blued round barrel and a straight grip grade I walnut stock with a satin finish. The classic crescent style steel buttplate, blued forend cap and full length magazine give this rifle a nostalgic look and feel. It has an adjustable buckhorn rear sight and a Marble Arms brass bead front sight. The 1886 lever action is an excellent choice for a ranch gun, hunting in heavy cover or even Cowboy Action Shooting competitions. Every shooter should have a good lever action in their collection, but with the Winchester Model 1886 Short Rifle, you have a great lever action in yours!
Specifications and Features : Winchester Model 1886 Short Rifle 534175171
Lever Action Rifle
.45-90 Government
8 Round Full Length Magazine
24" Round Barrel with Recessed Target Crown
Button Rifled with 1:20" Twist
Marble Arms Brass Bead Front Sight
Adjustable Buck Horn Style Rear Sight
Top Tang Safety
Steel Loading Gate
Rebounding Hammer
Straight Grip Grade I Walnut Stock with Satin Finish
Crescent Style Steel Buttplate
Brushed Polish Blued Finish
13.25" Length of Pull
Drop at Comb 1.25"
Drop at Heel 2"
Overall Length 43"
Weighs 8 lbs 6 oz
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
The 45-90 Winchester was introduced in 1886 in the John Browning-designed 1886 Winchester. Utilizing the 1886's full action length, it is essentially an extended 45-70 cartridge, using the same .458-inch bullet but with a 2.394-inch case and 90 grains of blackpowder, substantially increasing velocity. Although never as popular as the 45-70, it was more powerful and considered far superior on larger game. Smokeless loads were available after 1895, including a high-velocity load with a 300-grain bullet at 1950 feet per second. The 45-90 remained in production until 1936. It is currently chambered in reproductions of vintage rifles and ammunition is available from specialty suppliers. — Craig Boddington
