I recently picked up an 1886 Browning, made in 1986. It's better than the Winchester IMO (same manufacturer) because it does not have the tang safety or the rebound hammer. The barrel is 26" octagonal, and the rifle is a little heavy, but very fun the shoot. Quality seems first rate. I think one of the guide guns with a shorter barrel might balance better, and be a few pounds lighter. If I was going to buy another, I would look at the Henry's They have a nice looking 45-70 with a 22" octagonal barrel with a color-cased hardened receiver.