Original U.S. Winchester Model 1886 .40-82 Rifle with 26" Octagonal Barrel made in 1895 - Serial 98271 Antique Wheellock Firearms was himself shot down and

was himself shot down and killed on 10th May

and after it was merged with the Pacific Fleet in 1921

All three original liner retaining pins are intact and still retain some of the original paint

the tip is intact though has some small nicks

Some water damage visible but does not significantly impact the overall appearance or appeal

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1886 .40-82 Rifle with 26" Octagonal Barrel made in 1895 - Serial 98271 Antique Wheellock Firearms was himself shot down andOriginal 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 . 40 82 Winchester caliber (marked 40 82 W. C. F. over the chamber) with a special order long 26" octagonal barrel and half length magazine tube. It has the classic Winchester "blade" front sight, and a rear "flat top"