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Identifying a Winchester Ladder Sight
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March 30, 2026 - 11:56 pm
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Would like some help identifying a rear ladder sight that came on a Winchester 1886 I purchased in 45-70 caliber.  It was manufactured in 1895. To me, it looks similar to a Winchester 44A sight, but is a little different. Thanks for any help.

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March 31, 2026 - 12:06 am
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Here are the photos of the sight I am trying to identify.  I’m new at adding photos.  They didn’t show on my first post.sight-AAA-1.jpegsight-B-1.jpeg

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Your sight is a “Sporting Leaf” as listed by Winchester.  The were used on the Model 1876, Single Shot, and Model 1886.

Bert

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Thanks Bert.

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