I have an original Model 1886, made in 1892. The action is smooth. Around 1987 I bought one of the Browning 1886 rifles. It is first quality, but just not quite as smooth as the original.

I have a couple of original Model 1892 rifles. The actions are smooth. A few years ago I bought one of the Winchester Deluxe take-down rifles. It is first quality, but just not quite as smooth as the original. Then a few months ago I bought another Winchester 1892 rifle. Again, it is first quality, but just not quite as smooth as the original.

That being said, I love my lever action rifles made by Miroku. I also have a new Browning T-Bolt rifle made by Miroku. I love that one, too. Now, even though the original Winchester Models 1886 and 1892 incredibly are smooth. the Marlin Model 1888 is even smoother. The Marlin 1888 was the last top eject rifle and only made for one year, the smoothness of the action has to be experienced to be believed.