1886 Win.

idaho cowboy

March 20, 2004 03:54

I have a nice 86 in 45-90 that unfortunatly has a pretty badly pitted bore. About what would it cost to have someone sleeve the barrel? Anyone have a recomendation as to who to contact about doing the work? Thanks Steve

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  mrmike08075

  March 20, 2004 05:08

  www.buffaloarms.com
  they offer replacement BBL`s for the `86
  best regards, mike.
  
  What other dungeon is so dark as ones own heart, what jailer so inexorable as ones own mind.

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  captkirk3@dslextreme.com

  March 20, 2004 07:11

  Its gonna be worth more left as is........Sleeve or Rebore will blow the Value in the Weeds....You could possibly have $5000.00 Rifle and turn it into a $1500.00 Shooter...Choice is Yours.....
  
  Captain Kirk, Tech Staff

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  Bert H.

  March 20, 2004 09:32

  Hello Idaho cowboy...
  
  I am for the most part in agreement with the good Captain's reply, but a lot also depends upon the condition of the rest of your rifle. If it is something other than a standard Sporting Rifle, or in otherwise very nice condition, then I would recommend having it completely restored (which is not the same as having your local shop refinish it). If it is a standard Sporting Rifle in average condition, then it would be best to leave it as is.
  
  Bert H.
  
  Real Men use a SINGLE-SHOT!

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  Hangfire

  March 20, 2004 12:04

  Another vote here for not altering it!!!!Original condition regardless of the bore is much more desireable.
  
  Love them Pre-64's!!!!-Bob

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