1886 50cal

February 04, 2018 22:10

We just received a Winchester model 1886 with 50 cal on the barrel instead of 50 EX. It is also a round barrel. Anyone ever seen this?

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fordsix

February 05, 2018 07:11
what year made ??
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Bert H.

February 05, 2018 17:00
What is the serial number? Round barrels were standard, octagon barrels were the optional choice (and slightly more common). The .50 caliber Model 1886 barrels were marked "50 EX.", or "50-100-450", or "50-105".
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Hangfire

February 05, 2018 18:14
Bert~

Were there actually 2 cartridges- The 50-110 and a 50-100..I'm talking Headstamps,barrel stamps, boxes, advertising? I know it's a difference in the charge, and they're interchangeable in use, but was it an either/or choice at the time, or an adjustment by Winchester for twist rate/accuracy? I'm not familiar with the 50-105..
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Bert H.

February 08, 2018 13:07
quote:Originally posted by Hangfire
Bert~

Were there actually 2 cartridges- The 50-110 and a 50-100..I'm talking Headstamps,barrel stamps, boxes, advertising? I know it's a difference in the charge, and they're interchangeable in use, but was it an either/or choice at the time, or an adjustment by Winchester for twist rate/accuracy? I'm not familiar with the 50-105..

Bob,

Yes, the headstamps, barrel stamps, cartridge boxes, etc. were different, and there were three different cartridges, all with the same case dimension, but with different powder charges and bullet weights. Correspondingly, the rifling twist rate was different for each.
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Hangfire

February 08, 2018 18:33
Thanks, Bert..
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