Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action .38-56 Winchester (WCF) Rifle

A very good and all original Winchester 1886 in obsolete 38-56 calibre.

Octagonal barrel with full length magazine.

Perfect working order.

This has a very good bore.

The Winchester Model 1886 was designed by John Browning to handle high-pressure, large-calibre black powder cartridges, unlike earlier Winchester models. The .38-56 Winchester Center Fire (WCF) calibre was introduced in 1887 and production for this chambering ceased around 1910 due to lack of demand.

Action: It features a robust, manually-operated lever action with a full-length tubular magazine.

Ammunition: The original ammunition production largely stopped in the 1930s, and finding new loaded cartridges is rare. Reloading requires special dies and reformed .45-70 brass - Click to reveal - Legal Status: In the UK, the original Model 1886 in .38-56 WCF often benefits from being on the Section 58 obsolete calibre list, meaning it can sometimes be owned without a firearms licence, though some owners still keep it on a Section 1 FAC (Firearms Certificate).

Collectibility and Value

The Winchester Model 1886 is a sought-after collector's item, and the less common .38-56 calibre adds to its rarity and value.

Rarity: Most Model 1886 rifles were not chambered in .38-56 WCF, making those that were relatively rare.