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1886 Round Barrel Markings
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I have a Winchester 1886 in .40-82 that was made in approx 1890 that has some different barrel markings from others I have seen.  It is a round barrel standard rifle length.  The lines surrounding the markings are more like a sideways ‘Y’ than a dash.  Others 1886 Winchesters I have seen had the dashes enclosing the markings.  

 

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The sideways “Y” was used for all Winchester round barrel address markings, and on all models in production at the time when your Model 1886 as manufactured. I have seen many dozens of Model 1885 Single Shot rifle barrels with the exact same style marking.

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