Winchester Repeating Arms 1886 (Historic Manual) - Manual (Page 4)

With the introduction of the 1886 the world of lever
actions was changed forever. No previous lever action
ever handled as well. No previous lever was as strong.
No other offered chamberings in such powerful
cartridges.
A new standard was set, and it would be years before
another lever action would even come close to the
perfection of a Winchester 1886.
This rifle accompanied settlers all across American.
It soon became the premier big game hunting rifle. It
was the rifle that became a Theodore Roosevelt
favorite when he was a working cattleman in the
Dakotas - years before he was President.
Today’s Classic Traditions Model 1886 comes in sev-
eral versions and caliber configurations. Whether you
have purchased one of the exclusive limited edition
versions or one of the standard in-line models, all are
beautifully finished and made to the level of precision
and quality that made the originals famous.