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Model 1886 Short Rifle

Name: Winchester Model 1886 Short Rifle — 45-70 Govt (Left-Handed)
Brand: Winchester
SKU: winchester-model-1886-short-rifle-534175142
Price: 1599.99 USD
Availability: LimitedAvailability

Lever-action left-hand-friendly item 534175142 - 45-70 Govt · 45-70 Govt

The Winchester Model 1886 Short Rifle is a left-hand-friendly lever action rifle chambered in 45-70 Govt. Its substantial build pairs a 24-inch barrel with a 8.38 lb listed weight, suited to brush hunting, ranch work, and classic woods carry. It wears a satin black walnut stock and brushed polish metalwork.

Barrel

24"

Weight

8.38 lb

MSRP

$1,600

Where to buy

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Other Model 1886 Short Rifle variants

45-90 Win · 24"

Sources & citations

Every spec is tied to an official manufacturer page or verified source.

Manufacturer product page ↗https://www.winchesterguns.com/products/rifles/model-1886.html https://www.winchesterguns.com/content/dam/winchester-repeating-arms/backup-json-for-cludo/rifles-model-1886.json

Full specifications

Manufacturer SKU534175142

ActionLever action

Hand orientationleft hand friendly

Caliber45-70 Govt

Barrel length24 in

Overall length43 in

Weight8.38 lb

StockSatin Black Walnut

Metal finishBrushed Polish

Magazine8 rounds; full-length tube

Threaded barrelNo

MSRP$1,600

Street priceNot published

Availabilityunknown

Catalog statuscurrent

Country of manufactureNot published

Last verified2026-05-30

Is the Winchester Model 1886 Short Rifle right for you?

The Model 1886 Short Rifle is best suited to brush hunting, ranch work, and classic woods carry.

Browse more left-handed 45-70 Govt rifles, lever action rifles, or the full Winchester left-handed lineup.

Key features

Left-hand-friendly layout for southpaw shooters
8.38 lb listed weight (substantial)
24" barrel in 45-70 Govt
Satin Black Walnut stock
Brushed Polish metal finish
Magazine: 8 rounds; full-length tube
MSRP around $1,600

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