All Winchester model 1886’s manufactured after serial number 119193 are modern and subject to all Federal Firearms laws and are subject to back ground checks etc.
Model 1886 rifles were manufactured in the following caliber’s : 45-70 , 45-90 , 40-82 , 40-65 , 38-56 , 50-110 ,
40-70 , 38-70 , 50-100 , 33 .
These gun can be found in Carbine , rifles and musket configurations.
These guns can be found with wood grade 2 through 4 in carved , straight ,semi pistol grip , full pistol grips stocks .
Barrel length can be found from 20 to 36 inches long and in heavy or extra heavy sizes .
These guns can be found in several grades of engraving from a few simple scrolls to heavily engraved guns with extensive game scene’s.
We recommend the following books for more information on this subject.
Factory letters for you gun can be obtained from:
The Cody Firearms Museum
Buffalo Bill Historical Center
720 Sheridan Ave
Cody Wy . 82414
1 307 578 4032
or : www.bbhc.org/firearms/records.cfm