Original U.S. Winchester Model 1886 .45-70 Rifle with 26" Round Barrel made in 1891 - Serial 51965 U.S. Ammo For his War Service he

For his War Service he was awarded the Queen's South Africa Medal and the King's South Africa Medal

This example has the breech block marking:

The model M-71 was a single shot 11mm rifle that was converted to a bolt-action magazine rifle with a capacity of four rounds in 1891

This roughly translates to "Distribution approved in accordance with the Air Protection Act Section 8"

—the articles carried by the soldier can be disposed in a variety of ways

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1886 .45-70 Rifle with 26" Round Barrel made in 1891 - Serial 51965 U.S. Ammo For his War Service heOriginal 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 over the chamber) with a long 26" octagonal barrel, and full length magazine tube. It has the classic Winchester "blade" front sight, and the rear sight is a "flip up" adjustable