Winchester Model 1886
Winchester Model 1886 — documented specs: caliber .45-70 Govt., barrel length 559–660 mm (22.01–25.98 in), overall length 1,041–1,156 mm (40.98–45.51 in), capacity 7–8. The source for each figure is listed below the specs (catalog as of 10/16/2026).
- Category
- History & service arms
- Classification (DE)
- Long firearm
- Era
- 1870–1918
- Origin
- United States
- Calibers
- .45-70 Govt.
Derived from design and catalog dimensions under the German WaffG, Annex 1 Sec. 1 Subsec. 1 No. 2.5; the individual gun is what counts.
Also known as: Winchester 1886 · Winchester Model 86
Specifications
- Action
- Lever action
- Sights
- Adjustable sights
- Barrel length
- 559–660 mm (22.01–25.98 in)Depending on variant · varies by model
- Overall length
- 1,041–1,156 mm (40.98–45.51 in)Depending on variant · varies by model
- Capacity
- 7–8Depending on variant · tubular magazine · varies by model
- winchesterguns.com — product page Model 1886 Short Rifle
- winchesterguns.com — product page Model 1886 Saddle Ring Carbine
- winchesterguns.com — product page Model 1886 Deluxe Takedown Half Octagon 26" 45-90
Sources
- winchesterguns.com — product page Model 1886
Specifications come from the source cited alongside them; counts are based on our catalog as of the date stated. Not legal advice: what follows from these figures in a given country is decided by that country’s law. Waffenschrank is not affiliated with the manufacturers named.
Other models in .45-70 Govt.
Models from other manufacturers in the same caliber, drawn from the catalog in no particular order — not a recommendation and not a comparison of specs.
- History & service armsSpringfield Armory Model 1873
- Lever-action riflesHenry All-Weather
- Lever-action riflesMarlin 1895
Related
- Calibers of this model.45-70 Govt.
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