Winchester Model 1886 Extra Light Grade 1 .45-70 Govt, 22 inch, 4+1, Miroku/USRAC, Lyman Aperture Sight
This Winchester Model 1886 Extra Light Grade 1 is a licensed USRAC/Winchester reproduction manufactured by Miroku in Japan. It is barrel-marked "MODEL 1886 EXTRA LIGHT RIFLE" and features a 22 inch round, tapered barrel with a half-length tubular magazine for a 4+1 capacity. A Lyman receiver-mounted aperture sight is professionally installed, with the rear barrel dovetail neatly filled with a blank. The ESLR serial prefix denotes the Extra Light Rifle variant. Overall condition is excellent with a mirror-bright bore.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: In excellent condition with minimal signs of prior use. The bore is bright, clean, and mirror-shiny.
What’s Included
- Original Winchester factory cardboard box with end label
- Lyman receiver-mounted aperture sight (installed)
Manufactured by Miroku under USRAC/Winchester license, this rifle is a faithful Extra Light configuration of the Model 1886. The receiver follows the flat-sided 1886 pattern with top ejection and a sliding tang safety featuring a red fire dot. Barrel markings include the U.S. Repeating Arms Co., New Haven address alongside JAPAN/MIROKU, aligning with its licensed production.
The 22 inch round, tapered barrel balances well with the half-length tubular magazine. Capacity is 4+1 in .45-70 Government, and the metal wears a polished blue finish, including the receiver. The ESLR serial prefix corresponds to the Extra Light Rifle designation.
Sighting is set up for clarity and precision. A bead front sight sits in the barrel dovetail, while the rear is handled by a Lyman receiver-mounted aperture sight. The original rear barrel dovetail is properly filled with a blank for a clean sighting plane.
Grade 1 walnut stocks include a straight-grip, smooth butt with shotgun-style profile and a smooth walnut forearm capped by a blued forearm cap. Length of pull measures 13 inches, complementing the Extra Light handling qualities of this configuration.