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Introduction | I. History of Winchester Rifles | II. 1886 Models | III. 1886 Variations | IV. Outline of Features | V. Condition | VI. Diagrams
You have now determined the model of your 1886 Winchester. If you have a Sporting Rifle you will next need to determine if you have a standard or deluxe/fancy version, takedown, and/or lightweight. Both Standard and Deluxe versions had lightweight models. If you have a Carbine, you might have a 'Trapper' version.
Step 2: Determine the Sporting Model variation type
Select one of the following choices
 | The barrel is 26", the frame is solid, the caliber is GREATER than .45-70 (e.g., .45-90, .50-110 Express, .50-100-450), and the stock is straight with no checkering -- You have the Sporting Standard version. | ||
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| The barrel is 26", the frame is solid, the caliber is GREATER than .45-70 (e.g., .45-90, .50-110 Express, .50-100-450), and the stock and forearm are checkered. It may be straight or pistol grip -- You have the Sporting Deluxe version. |
| The barrel is 26", the frame is solid, the caliber is LESS THAN than .45-70 (e.g., .33 WCF, .38-56 WCF, .40-65 WCF, .40-82 WCF), and the stock is straight with no checkering -- You have the Extra Lightweight Sporting Standard version. | ||||||
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| Your gun dissembles by unscrewing the magazine, the caliber is GREATER
than .45-70 (e.g., .45-90, .50-110 Express, .50-100-450), and the stock is
straight with no checkering. --You have the
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| Your gun dissembles by unscrewing the magazine, the caliber is LESS THAN than .45-70 (e.g., .33 WCF, .38-56 WCF, .40-65 WCF, .40-82 WCF), and the stock is straight with no checkering .--You have the Standard Take-down Model | ||||||
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Step 2: Determine the Carbine Model variation type
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The barrel is LESS THAN 22" (from 14" to 20"), the front sight is 3/4" from the barrel tip, the frame is solid, the stock is straight with no checkering, you have a saddle ring, and a band holds on the forearm -- You have the Carbine Trapper Version. |
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Enter the Model Variations of your gun in the column to the right |
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Once you have determined the
model and version,
Study the
Outline of Features
for
possible modifications to the original rifle.
You have now completed STEP #2 of this Appraisal. Be sure that you have marked off in the box at the right for the appropriate variety of 1886 that you have
NOW proceed to STEP #3 to determine the condition of Your Gun
Introduction | I. History of Winchester Rifles | II. 1886 Models | III. 1886 Variations | IV. Outline of Features | V. Condition | VI. Diagrams
