The Winchester Model 1886 Short Rifle in .45-90 Winchester is a lever-action built on the original John Browning-designed 1886 action — one of the strongest lever actions ever made. The 24-inch barrel and Grade I walnut stock sit in a blue/brown finish, keeping the look close to the original. At 43 inches overall and 8.60 lbs., it's a substantial rifle, which helps manage the .45-90's recoil. 
 

Key Specifications 

• SKU: 1794002435 
• UPC: 048702006852 
• Finish: Blue/Brown 
• Safety: Top Tang Safety 
• Stock Type: Straight Grip 
• Weight: 8.60 lbs 
• Overall Length: 43" 
• Barrel Length: 24" 
• Capacity: 8+1 rounds 
• Caliber: .45-90 Winchester 
• Action Type: Lever Action 
   

Detailed Features 

• Lever action based on the 1886 Browning design — strong enough for full-power rifle cartridges 
• Brass bead front sight and adjustable rear sight 
• Steel barrel and receiver with Grade I walnut stock 
• Recessed crown muzzle 
• Top tang safety 
   

Target Audience 

Big game hunters who want a lever-action rifle in a serious large-bore cartridge, cowboy action and silhouette shooters, and collectors who want a close reproduction of the original Winchester 1886 in a period-correct chambering. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

• Elk, bear, and similar large game hunting where the .45-90's power at moderate range is appropriate 
• Long-range silhouette shooting and historic rifle competitions 
• Collecting and display for those drawn to the 1886 action's history

The Winchester 1886 Short Rifle in .45-90 draws a predictable response from the people who buy it — most are enthusiasts who chose it deliberately, and they generally like what they got.

The 1886 action's quality and smoothness get consistent praise. The build quality and period-correct styling are appreciated by both hunters and collectors. Accuracy and stopping power from the .45-90 are well-regarded for big game applications.

The weight at 8.60 lbs. comes up occasionally as a factor on longer hunts. Ammunition availability is the most common practical concern — .45-90 Winchester is not a common cartridge, and sourcing factory ammo or reloading components requires more effort than mainstream calibers. Owners who shoot it regularly tend to reload their own. Overall sentiment is positive among the specific audience this rifle attracts.