Winchester Model 1886 Takedown Two-Barrel Set, 1908 — .33 WCF 24 in & .45-70 Government 22 in, Round Button-Mag, Walnut Stock
This Winchester Repeating Arms Model 1886 is a rare two-barrel takedown set manufactured in 1908. It pairs a 24 inch .33 WCF barrel/forend/magazine assembly with a 22 inch .45-70 Government spare assembly, both with round, button-magazine configurations and matching iron sights. Notable features include Browning dual vertical locking lugs, top ejection, and an external hammer with a knurled spur. The .33 WCF barrel is marked "NICKEL STEEL BARREL," and the rifle carries period-correct Winchester tang and patent markings. A straight-grip walnut stock with a checkered steel shotgun-style buttplate bearing the WRA logo completes the set.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Fouling: Mild Fouling - Light buildup of fouling or dirt.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
What’s Included
- Spare takedown barrel/forend/magazine assembly for Winchester 1886, .45-70 Government with blade front and adjustable rear sights (button magazine)
The takedown system uses an interrupted-thread joint and a threaded magazine coupling, allowing quick separation of the barrel/forend/magazine assembly from the receiver. Both assemblies are round-barrel, button-magazine configurations with a listed capacity of 4 rounds, and each wears dovetailed blade front sights and rear sights with elevators. The .33 WCF barrel is 24 inches and carries a "NICKEL STEEL BARREL" marking; the .45-70 Government spare barrel is 22 inches.
The robust Model 1886 action features Browning dual vertical locking lugs, top ejection, and an external hammer with a knurled spur. The receiver is steel, and the rifle was made in the USA in 1908. This two-caliber configuration delivers notable versatility while preserving the classic handling and operation associated with the 1886 platform.
Furniture consists of a straight-grip, plain walnut stock and matching walnut forend. A checkered steel shotgun-style buttplate with the WRA logo provides a period-correct finish. Length of pull measures 13.25 inches, offering a traditional fit and balance.
Markings include "WINCHESTER / MODEL 1886" on the top tang and patent dates "Oct. 14, 1884" and "Jan. 20, 1885" on the lower tang. Together with the two-caliber takedown configuration, these details underscore the collectible appeal of this 1908 Winchester 1886 set.