1885 Winchester question -- Bert?

mango tango

July 11, 2011 06:35

Did all of the 1885's come with 30" or longer barrels, or were there any short one's made?
Thank you!

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  Hawk Carse

  July 13, 2011 19:34

  I'm not Bert, but I have seen pictures of shorter Single Shots.
  Mostly lowwalls in small calibers.

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  Bert H.

  July 13, 2011 21:47

  Hello Gary,
  
  The standard barrel length was determined by the specific caliber/cartridge. So, in answer to your question
  
  quote:Did all of the 1885's come with 30" or longer barrels
  
  The answer is No. Standard barrel lengths ranged from 24-inches (.22 rimfire cartridges) up to 30-inches (for the the larger center fire cartridges).
  
  If anyone would like to know what the standard barrel length was for a specific cartridge, please post a new question.

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  mango tango

  July 14, 2011 05:51

  What should the barrel length be in a 38-56 caliber high wall. Was it ever available in a 24" barrel? Are the Winchester letters accurate, can the letter say one thing, and could the rifle be a little different?
  Thank you!

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  Bert H.

  July 14, 2011 21:18

  Gary,
  
  The standard barrel length for the 38-56 WCF was 30-inches. If the barrel length does not match the factory records, it was cut-down. For the Model 1885, the barrel length is listed for 99.9% of the serial numbers, and Yes, the factory records (Cody letter) are very accurate for the Model 1885. If you would like a double check of the records, please post (or send me) the complete serial number.

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