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John Browning designed the Model 1886 to handle the heaviest cartridges of its day, and Winchester turned it into their flagship big game repeater. It rode along on African safaris, earned a spot as Theodore Roosevelt's favorite rifle, and stayed in production until 1932. Originals in decent shape command collector money now, which is exactly why Cimarron's reproduction makes so much sense. You get the same design, built with modern metallurgy, without hunting down a hundred-year-old rifle you'd be nervous to shoot.
The centerpiece here is the 26 inch octagon barrel, blued deep and rifled with a 1:18 twist that stabilizes the heavy bullets .45-70 Government was born to throw. The receiver wears traditional color case hardening, and the straight grip stock and forearm are cut from walnut with an oil finish that looks better the longer you own it. A crescent steel buttplate, blade front sight, and adjustable semi-buckhorn rear round out the period-correct details. Loading runs through a side gate into a full-length tube that holds eight rounds, with one more in the chamber. At roughly nine pounds, it carries some heft, and that weight works in your favor when you touch off stout .45-70 loads.
This is a rifle for people who appreciate the crossover between history and horsepower. The .45-70 remains a proven choice for deer, hogs, black bear, and bigger game at practical woods distances, and the long sight radius from that octagon barrel makes the open sights genuinely useful. The tang is also set up to accept a period-style tang sight if you want to stretch your groups, and owners report fine accuracy with trapdoor-level loads right out of the box. Whether it ends up in the deer woods, at silhouette matches, or holding a place of pride in the safe, this one earns its keep.
The 1886 action was strong enough to transition from black powder to smokeless with only minor changes, and this reproduction is built with modern metallurgy. Standard factory .45-70 loads are right at home in it. As with any lever gun, check your specific ammo maker's guidance for their hottest offerings and stick to what the manufacturer approves.
Yes. The tang comes drilled and tapped, so a period-style tang sight bolts on without gunsmithing. It's a popular upgrade for owners who want finer aiming for silhouette shooting or longer-range work, and it keeps the classic look intact.
It loads through a side gate on the receiver into a full-length tubular magazine under the barrel. Capacity is eight rounds in the tube plus one in the chamber for nine total, which is generous for a big-bore lever action.
It works well in both roles. The .45-70 Government cartridge has plenty of authority for deer, hogs, and black bear at typical woods ranges, and the long octagon barrel gives you a generous sight radius. At the same time, the case hardened receiver, walnut furniture, and crescent buttplate make it a rifle you'll be proud to display.
| UPC | 844234127016 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | AS188645-70R |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | SPORTING RIFLE |
| Barrel Length | 26" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .45-70 Government |
| Capacity | 8 + 1 |
| Color | BLUED |
| Length | 47.7500 |
| Sights | Yes |
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