The Winchester Model 1886 Short Rifle in .45-70 Government (brand part no. 534175142) is a lever-action rifle built around a 24-inch barrel, reviving the strong, reliable 1886 action John Browning designed for big-bore cartridges. Winchester finishes this rifle with a brushed-polish blued barrel, a black walnut stock, and a brass bead front sight paired with a semi-buckhorn rear sight, feeding from an 8-round tubular magazine. Among lever-action rifles in the lever action rifles category, the 1886 Short Rifle favors hunters who want a hard-hitting .45-70 with a proven, strong action.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .45-70 Government.
• Operates as a lever-action rifle.
• Features a 24-inch barrel.
• Uses a 1-in-20-inch rate of twist.
• Feeds from a tubular magazine with an 8-round capacity.
• Barrel finished in brushed-polish blue.
• Equipped with a brass bead front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight.
• Built with a black walnut stock.
• Runs a tang safety.
• Ships at approximately 10.4 pounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the 1886 action notable? It’s a strong, reliable action originally designed by John Browning for hard-hitting big-bore cartridges like .45-70.

What sights does it use? A brass bead front sight paired with a semi-buckhorn rear sight.

Buy the Winchester Model 1886 Short Rifle .45-70

A hard-hitting .45-70 lever gun on Browning’s proven 1886 action is exactly what the Short Rifle delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.