Hi Chief,
You probably know the history of the Winchester 1886. However, for the benifit of our fellow subscribers that do not, I shall briefly delineate same as follows:
WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS COMPANY
Made in America 1866-1935
MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE, CARBINE AND MUSKET - .33 WCF, 38-56 WCF, 38-70 WCF, 40-65 WCF, 40-70 WCF, 40-82 WCF, 45-70 Govt., 45-90 Express, 50-110 Express, or 50-100-450 calibers available. This was John Browning's first high power lever action design distinguishable by vertical locking bars. 45-70 Gov't. most popular caliber. 26" round or octagonal barrel, tube magazine, steel fore end cap, straight grip stock. Approx. 159,990 mfg. between 1886 and 1935.
MODEL 1886 LIGHTWEIGHT RIFLE - 45-70 Govt. and .33 WCF calibers only.
Sorry but I have to drive to Gulfport, MS (50 miles) and check on aging parents. When I return we will learn about U.S Repeating Arms Co, Browning Arms Co. and the models 1886 and 71 made in Miroku, Japan.
IF SOMEONE ELSE WOULD LIKE TO CARRY THE BALL FROM HERE, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO DO SO.
THANKS,