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oldcrankyyankee said
I would add a src in 38-56 would not get kicked out of this house.
  

.38-56 is the most underrated Model 1886 caliber, fun to shoot, accurate, and easily formed from .40-65 brass as long as you don’t pursue the next step and turn it into .33 Winchester.

]]> Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:41:30 +0000 oldcrankyyankee on My birthday present. https://winchestercollector.org/forum/whats-new/my-birthday-present/#p183463 What's New! https://winchestercollector.org/forum/whats-new/my-birthday-present/#p183463 I would add a src in 38-56 would not get kicked out of this house.

]]> Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:36:19 +0000 oldcrankyyankee on My birthday present. https://winchestercollector.org/forum/whats-new/my-birthday-present/#p183462 What's New! https://winchestercollector.org/forum/whats-new/my-birthday-present/#p183462 Ian, you have my number today! 86 SRC 1907 in 45-90. It is kind of like the missing link to my collection. You can keep the big 50's. I have actually seen more src in 50 cal than 45-90

]]> Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:34:57 +0000 mrcvs on My birthday present. https://winchestercollector.org/forum/whats-new/my-birthday-present/#p183461 What's New! https://winchestercollector.org/forum/whats-new/my-birthday-present/#p183461 I would think .50 cal options would make this one unaffordable.  If not .45-90, then I’m guessing .40-82 or .40-65.  .38-56 a distant third.

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oldcrankyyankee said

mrcvs said
Where did you find that gem?
Winchester 1886, SRC, August 1901 or later (blued frame), I would guess .45-70 Government.
  

Ian you are on the right track. 
  

Close?  How about .45-90?  22” barrel.

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mrcvs said
Where did you find that gem?
Winchester 1886, SRC, August 1901 or later (blued frame), I would guess .45-70 Government.
  

Ian you are on the right track. 

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Buck94 said

oldcrankyyankee said
Thanks. I will let the members guess what it is and the caliber,
  

Happy birthday brother! Looks amazing and like an 1873 to me! No clue on chamber but I’ll guess 44-40? Congrats on the big six O! I’m 6 months behind you so by then you should be tired of this one and can pass it on 😀
  

Sorry Buck, not a 73. And fwiw I don't think I will tire of this one to quickly!

]]> Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:14:24 +0000 mrcvs on My birthday present. https://winchestercollector.org/forum/whats-new/my-birthday-present/#p183457 What's New! https://winchestercollector.org/forum/whats-new/my-birthday-present/#p183457 Where did you find that gem?

Winchester 1886, SRC, August 1901 or later (blued frame), I would guess .45-70 Government.

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oldcrankyyankee said
Thanks. I will let the members guess what it is and the caliber,
  

Happy birthday brother! Looks amazing and like an 1873 to me! No clue on chamber but I’ll guess 44-40? Congrats on the big six O! I’m 6 months behind you so by then you should be tired of this one and can pass it on 😀

]]> Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:09:07 +0000 oldcrankyyankee on My birthday present. https://winchestercollector.org/forum/whats-new/my-birthday-present/#p183455 What's New! https://winchestercollector.org/forum/whats-new/my-birthday-present/#p183455 Thanks. I will let the members guess what it is and the caliber,Laugh

]]> Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:45:54 +0000 tionesta1 on My birthday present. https://winchestercollector.org/forum/whats-new/my-birthday-present/#p183454 What's New! https://winchestercollector.org/forum/whats-new/my-birthday-present/#p183454 That's a nice carbine. What a way to celebrate a milestone birthday. 

Happy Birthday.

Al

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oldcrankyyankee said
Heres another shot
  

Guess not. somthing ain't workin.

]]> Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:42:47 +0000 oldcrankyyankee on My birthday present. https://winchestercollector.org/forum/whats-new/my-birthday-present/#p183452 What's New! https://winchestercollector.org/forum/whats-new/my-birthday-present/#p183452 Heres another shot

]]> Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:41:46 +0000 oldcrankyyankee on My birthday present. https://winchestercollector.org/forum/whats-new/my-birthday-present/#p183451 What's New! https://winchestercollector.org/forum/whats-new/my-birthday-present/#p183451 Here is my gift to myself for making it 6 decades!

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steve004 said
I had observed RIA's boiler plate statement in several of their post M1898 pieces.  I have a bit of a different take.  I am still dumbfounded that they classify the guns as meeting, "antique status" (and presumably will ship them out directly as such), when they provide the clear evidence that the guns are not antique (the museum letter specifying they were made post 1898 and the WACA data).  It's like they are saying the Madis numbers are the final authority - the heck with actual reality.
Let me ask this - how comfortable would others here be (who don't a regular FFL or a C&R), having one of these non-antiques shipped directly to your home?
  

Blue Ridge Parson said
Several years ago I purchased a Winchester 1894 takedown rifle that was considered an "antique" according to the Madis info, but in reality was made in 1900 (as confirmed by the info on this site.)  The seller, who was an FFL, was willing to ship it directly to me, and thought I was "just plain nuts" to insist it be shipped to my local FFL.  I would not knowingly give the BATF a reason to come knocking on my door.  So if I were the buyer on that RIA auction, I would again insist that the rifle go to my local FFL, in accordance with federal law.
BRP
  

Here we are. This is exactly why I posted this and chose to take a neutral stance on. Some very good points of view ! IMO!

Tony

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