Winchester Model 1886 Low Serial #26037 Cal 45-70
Updated August 16, 2026
| Lot number | 3 |
| Category | Firearms & Militaria |
| Auction | Firearm Collectors & Accessories Auction Aug. 23rd 4pm MST |
| Date | August 23, 2026 at 4:00 PM MDT |
| Auction house | Roadrunner Auctions |
| Location | Albuquerque, New Mexico |
?? EXCEPTIONAL EARLY WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 — .45-70 GOV’T — 1888 ?? A true piece of the American West and one of Winchester’s most legendary big-bore lever-action rifles. This early-production Winchester Model 1886, serial #26031, dates to 1888 and is chambered in the highly desirable .45-70 Government caliber. It features a long octagon barrel, period blued finish and peep sight — a classic and imposing early Winchester configuration. Designed by legendary firearms inventor John Moses Browning, the Model 1886 was engineered specifically to handle the powerful large-bore cartridges demanded by hunters and sportsmen of the American frontier. Adding to its story, this rifle was reportedly ordered through a general store using a Winchester paper order form, providing a fascinating connection to how these rifles were purchased and delivered nearly 140 years ago. .45-70 GOV’T. Five-digit serial number. Octagon barrel. Browning design. Early Winchester. A centerpiece firearm for the serious Winchester, Old West or historic firearms collector.
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