Original U.S. Winchester Model 1886 .45-70 Rifle with 28 inch Barrel and Peep Sight made in 1895 - Serial 99278 Feed Block Assembly There is a letter G

There is a letter G scratched into one side of the grip near the guard

one of three only that are known to exist

with a straight knurled cocking knob on the rear of the bolt

next to the serial number is stamped R

Furthermore

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1886 .45-70 Rifle with 28 inch Barrel and Peep Sight made in 1895 - Serial 99278 Feed Block Assembly There is a letter GOriginal 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 examle is in . 45 70 Government caliber (marked 45 70 over the chamber) with a long 28" barrel, the longest barrel that Winchester made on this model. It also has been fitted with front and rear precision "peep" sights, for a very