1886 Winchester

dodge69

December 21, 2017 02:44

Bert;
Sorry about replying in this forum, the comp with your address crashed.
Re. my '86, serial number 134150 with suffix A.
Cody letter says: carbine, 45-70,
rec'd in warehouse May 18/05,
rec'd in warehouse Sept.25/05 Lyman front sight and sights fitted, shipped Sept. 26/05,
order number 26591-A

I haven't been able to find out if all '86 carbines had the saddle ring and strap studs (mine has both). I thought maybe the Cody letter would perhaps mention that sort of detail.
I don't know if the rear sight is a 'correct' one but it is a flip -back type(about 1 and 1/2 inches tall) but has no yard markings on it.
I am well pleased with the Cody letter, it and the local history of this Winchester go together well. At some point I will be able to have pictures to show how it 'aged' in northern Canada.
Regards,
Jim Purdy

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  dodge69

  December 21, 2017 02:44

  What was total production for the 1886 Deluxe rifle? Were all stocks and for ends checkered or were some without checkering? Thanks for any help!

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  Bert H.

  December 21, 2017 06:43

  The 33 WCF Model 1886 rifles were the only caliber limited strictly to round barrel only (Nickel Steel). All other calibers were available in round, octagon, or 1/2 octagon depending on the specific variation of Model 1886 you wanted. Specifically, if you wanted a Model 1886 Carbine, your only option was a round barrel regardless of the caliber, and the same for a Musket. Sporting Rifles and Fancy Sporting Rifles could be ordered with any type barrel you wanted.
  
  The majority of the 33 WCF caliber rifles were equipped with a shotgun butt and half-magazine. They were also more often than not, Take Downs. From 1902 through the end of production, more than 60% of the Model 1886 production consisted of 33 WCF rifles.

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  oldWinchesterfan

  December 21, 2017 13:23

  You would like this book.
  
  http://forums.GunBroker.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=678137

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