This 1886 in 45-90 left the Winchester factory in 1892. It sat hidden and forgotten in an abandoned logging camp for about 30 years. In the 1950’s the barrel was cut from 24” to 21.75”. Gun was in tough shape, a junker really, pitted, gouges in stock, etc. In the 1960’s my Dad turned it...
Hello everyone!
It's been a while since I've been on the forum, grad school being what it is.
I'm mostly posting now because I've decided to sell my browning 1886 saddle ring carbine which I believe was made by Miroku in the 1980's. The gun has a round (as opposed to octagonal) barrel. I'd say...
Hey guys,
Picked up this 1886 at auction. I’m too eager to wait for the rifle to get here in the mail, so the photos are from the auction. I’ll add better ones when the rifle is in hand.
I wanted some input. The barrel is 20” and octagonal in 45-70. I know Winchester made these in 20” versions...
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