Winchester 1886 Short 45-70 Government 24" 8-Round Rifle

The Model 1886 Short Rifle features a deeply-blued receiver, barrel and lever, along with a matching blued steel end cap and steel crescent buttplate. The classic straight grip Grade I walnut stock allows quick shouldering, and has an elegant satin finish.

A top-tang safety, adjustable rear buckhorn style sight and a gold bead Marble Arms® front sight complete the graceful profile of this historic model.

• Lever-action rifle chambered for powerful historic cartridge
• Grade I black walnut straight grip stock with satin finish
• Steel round barrel and receiver with brushed polish blued finish
• Receiver is drilled and tapped for traditional side mounted receiver sight
• Crescent steel buttplate adds traditional look while protecting buttstock
• Steel loading gate for smoother loading
• Marble Arms front sight with brass bead for easier sighting
• Adjustable rear sight
• Easy to see and operate top tang safety
• Rebounding hammer provides additional margin of safety
• Magazine type: Full-length tube
• Barrel contour: Sporter
• Capacity: 8
• Twist rate: 20"
• Length of pull: 13-1/4"
• Drop at comb 1-1/4"
• Drop at heel: 2"
• Overall length: 43"
• Weight: 8 lbs. 6 oz.