Original U.S. Winchester Model 1886 .40-65 Octagonal Barrel Rifle with Fancy Wood and Factory Letter - made in 1887 Martini-Henry Parts Missing in action: 499

Missing in action: 499

and it seemed to be coming from a town or the ridge to the north of us

an Officer in the BRITISH EAST INDIA COMPANY Army at that time

There he encountered his cousin William Linneaus again

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1886 .40-65 Octagonal Barrel Rifle with Fancy Wood and Factory Letter - made in 1887 Martini-Henry Parts Missing in action: 499Original 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 excellent example just came to us amongst a Collection of just TEN very choice items all purchased by a collector in the 1980's. This item comes with a Winchester Factory Letter dated September 14, 1981, confirming its age and origin. The letter