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Chiappa 1886 Kodiak Lever 45-70 Stainless rifle. Selling for a customer on consignment and based on the time proven Winchester Model 1886 design created by gunsmithing genius John Moses Browning which was made in 1897 until 1935 and now resurrected by Chiappa Firearms in the Chiappa 1886 kodiak rifle. Unlike the weak toggle-link actions of preceding Winchesters, the 1886 incorporated two solid steel locking lugs that slid up on either side of the bolt when the lever was closed, thus making a rock-solid arrangement for the longer-cased big-bore cartridges that were gaining in popularity, specifically the .45-70 Government. An added benefit of Browning’s design was the action, smooth and faster to cycle than any other Winchester before it. The 86 became an instant success and saw sporting service worldwide and became the personal favourite of Theodore Roosevelt who was rumoured to take his 1886 everywhere. The Chiappa Model 1886 is chambered in the ever-popular .45-70 caliber and will be the perfect choice of serious hunters who want a hard-hitting lever-action that will drop big-game animals in their tracks. The new Model 1886 is an accurate re production of the original except for 21st century technology. The components of the new Model 1886 are machined to exacting tolerances utilizing modern metallurgy with a twist rate suitable for today’s modern ammunition and has a striking ½ round ½ octagonal barrel. Rifle is sold as is and is fitted with skinner peep sight and is as new condition having fired less than one a packet of ammunition.