Original U.S. Winchester Model 1886 .45-70 Sporting Rifle with 22" Half-Octagon Barrel & Shortened Magazine made in 1888 - Serial 12423 Spanish Militaria The reverse of the blade

The reverse of the blade bears the maker name of F

for a better camouflage profile

but some have only a V over S logo

Despite these attacks the unit was continued its attack and struck a telling blow against German aircraft production for which the group was awarded the Distinguished Unit Citation (DUC)

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1886 .45-70 Sporting Rifle with 22" Half-Octagon Barrel & Shortened Magazine made in 1888 - Serial 12423 Spanish Militaria The reverse of the bladeOriginal Item: Only One Available. This pretty much is the Cadillac of late 19th century big game hunting rifles! Many consider the Winchester 1886 to be the finest lever action repeating rifle ever made! This very fine example is in . 45 70 "Government" caliber (marked 45 70 on the chamber) with a 22" half octagon barrel, which does look to have been modified somewhat. It looks like it may originally have been a full octagon barrel, possibly longer