Action: Lever – Caliber: 45-70 Govt – Capacity: 8 – Material: Steel – Finish: Brushed Polish – Stock: Black Walnut – Sights: Brass Bead / Semi-Buckhorn – Twist: 1:20 – Barrel Length: 24 – Overall Length: 43 – Weight: 8 lb 6 oz – The strong and reliable action of the Winchester® Model 1886 was designed to handle the then-new heavier 45-70 Govt. cartridge developed by the U.S. Government in 1873. 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. The full-length tubular steel magazine holds six 45-70 Govt. cartridges. The receiver is drilled and tapped for the addition of an optional receiver sight. 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. Like the other historical rifle models production is limited. WALNUT STOCK GRADE I SATIN FINISH for deep grain beauty STRAIGHT GRIP for genuine good looks and fast handling – STEEL CRESCENT BUTTPLATE adds traditional look while protecting the buttstock – FULL-LENGTH MAGAZINE provides balance classic lines and higher capacity – TOP-TANG SAFETY is easy to see and operate – REBOUNDING HAMMER provides added margin of safety – MARBLE ARMS® FRONT SIGHT with brass bead for easier sighting – ADJUSTABLE REAR SIGHT gets you on target with any ammo – STEEL LOADING GATE for smoother loading – BARREL is button-rifled with recessed crown for ultimate accuracy – RECEIVER is drilled and tapped for traditional side mounted receiver sight