Variations of the Models
You have now determined the model of your 1886 Winchester.
If you have a Sporting Rifle you will next need to determine if you have a standard or deluxe/fancy version,
takedown, and/or lightweight. Both Standard and Deluxe versions had
lightweight models. If you have a Carbine, you might have a 'Trapper' version.
To See the 1886 "model" features Click Here.
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Step
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Determine the Sporting Model variation type
Select one of the following choices
 | The barrel is 26", the frame is solid, the caliber is GREATER than
.45-70 (e.g., .45-90, .50-110 Express, .50-100-450), and the stock is straight with no checkering --
You have the Sporting Standard version. |
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Standard 1886 Caliber gun |
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| The barrel is 26", the frame is solid, the caliber is GREATER than
.45-70 (e.g., .45-90, .50-110 Express, .50-100-450), and the stock and forearm
are checkered. It may be straight or pistol grip --
You have the Sporting Deluxe version. |
| The barrel is 26", the frame is solid, the caliber is LESS THAN than
.45-70 (e.g., .33 WCF, .38-56 WCF, .40-65 WCF, .40-82 WCF), and the stock is straight with no checkering --
You have the Extra Lightweight Sporting Standard version. |
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Extra Lightweight Caliber
Winchester |
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| Your gun dissembles by unscrewing the magazine, the caliber is GREATER
than .45-70 (e.g., .45-90, .50-110 Express, .50-100-450), and the stock is
straight with no checkering. --You have the
Standard Take-down Model
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1886 Extra Lightweight Takedown variety |
1886 Solid Frame Receiver |
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| Your gun dissembles by unscrewing the magazine, the caliber is LESS THAN
than .45-70 (e.g., .33 WCF, .38-56 WCF, .40-65 WCF, .40-82 WCF), and the stock
is straight with no checkering .--You have the
Standard Take-down Model |
Step
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Determine the Carbine Model variation type
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The barrel is LESS THAN 22" (from 14" to 20"), the front sight
is 3/4" from the barrel tip, the frame is solid, the stock is straight with no checkering,
you have a saddle ring, and a band holds on the forearm --
You have the Carbine Trapper Version.
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Trapper with saddle ring and carbine style stock |
Once you have determined the
model and version,
Study the
Outline of Features
for
possible modifications to the original rifle.
You have now completed STEP #2 of this Appraisal. Be
sure that you have marked off in the box at the right for the appropriate
variety of 1886 that you have
NOW proceed to
STEP #3 to determine the condition of Your Gun
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