CA Compliance:
California compliance
- Status: Legal to own in California as the manufacturer builds it.
- Configuration: Factory. Nothing is modified. We inspect every rifle before it ships to confirm it matches this listing.
About this rifle
Winchester 1886 Short Rifle (24") is a lever-action rifle chambered in .45-70 Govt with a 24" barrel and an 8-round capacity. Sights: Iron Sights. Finish: Wood. Lever-action rifles are legal in California as built.
Manufacturer details
Details
The Model 1886 Short Rifle features a deeply-blued receiver, barrel and lever, along with a matching blued steel end cap and steel crescent buttplate. The classic straight grip Grade I walnut stock allows quick shouldering, and has an elegant stain finish. Its receiver is drilled and tapped for the addition of an optional receiver sight. A top-tang safety, adjustable rear buckhorn style sight and a gold bead Marble Arms front sight complete the graceful profile of this historic model. Like the other historical rifle models, production is limited.
Specifications
- Brand: Winchester
- Caliber: .45-70 Govt
- Action: Lever Action
- Capacity: 8
- Barrel: 24 in
- Overall length: 43 in
- Weight: 8.6 lbs
- Sights: Iron Sights
- Safety: Tang
- Finish / color: Wood
- California compliance: Factory Compliant
- Manufacturer part #: 534175142
- UPC: 48702119590
Buying from WBT Guns
- Delivery: Free pickup at our La Mesa store with no transfer fee, or shipment to any California gun store you choose. Select your FFL at checkout.
- Compliance guarantee: Every firearm leaves our shop in the configuration described on this page, function-checked by our compliance team.
- Payment: Pay in full, put 50% down with the balance due in 14 days, or finance with Credova.
- Paperwork: Firearm Safety Certificate, DROS and California's 10-day waiting period apply. We handle each step with you at pickup.
- Questions: Call (619) 667-9453 or email sales@wbtguns.com. FAQ · California Rifle Compliance Guide
WBT Guns is family-owned in La Mesa, California, and has configured firearms for California buyers since 2012.
A note on accuracy. We work hard to keep every listing correct, but specifications, images and compliance details come from many sources and can contain errors or change without notice. Images may show a configuration that is not California-legal. If a detail on this page matters to your decision, call us and we will confirm it against the actual firearm before you order. The compliance information here is general in nature and is not legal advice; California and local laws change, and the configuration described is confirmed at the time of sale. All sales are subject to applicable federal, state and local law and to the buyer's eligibility to purchase.
