Original U.S. Winchester Model 1886 .40-82 Repeating Rifle with 26" Octagonal Barrel Made in 1895 - Serial 101138 U.S. Flags The Pour le Mérite gained

The Pour le Mérite gained international fame during World War I

The beige finished sweatband looks to be leather

though due to the lack of wear behind the insignia

but there are some letters we can still see stamped in various locations

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1886 .40-82 Repeating Rifle with 26" Octagonal Barrel Made in 1895 - Serial 101138 U.S. Flags The Pour le Mérite gainedOriginal 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 . 40 82 Winchester caliber (marked 40 82 W. C. F. over the chamber) with a special order long 26" octagonal barrel and full length magazine tube. It has the classic Winchester nickel "blade" front sight, and a very nice