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November 8, 2011
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Is anyone doing a survey on 1886’s?
April 15, 2005
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sb said
Is anyone doing a survey on 1886’s?
Yes, but only for the late production specimens (serial numbers 146000 – 160000). The factory ledger records are missing for serial numbers 146000 – 150799 and 156600 – 160000. Mark Yecha and I are tracking down as many of them as possible to document what was manufactured in that serial range. John Madl has the statistical details for all of the Model 1886 serial numbers that can be lettered.
Bert
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March 31, 2009
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Here is some info on a gun I sold some years back.
April 15, 2005
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Chuck,
Thanks, that adds one more to the survey.
Bert
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February 19, 2013
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Bert, where can I find the Madl info?
April 15, 2005
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Manuel said
Bert, where can I find the Madl info?
In his book.
Bert
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October 29, 2019
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I have an 86 manufactured in 03 that is a rifle but has a 20″ barrel in .33 caliber. My book does not show a 20″ in the rifle configuration. The front sight is integral to the barrel so has not been cut. I have another .33 that is a takedown, and an extremely nice Deluxe Extra Light Weight Rifle in .45-70.
Shoot low boys. They're riding Shetland Ponies.
April 15, 2005
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Old Logger said
I have an 86 manufactured in 03 that is a rifle but has a 20″ barrel in .33 caliber. My book does not show a 20″ in the rifle configuration. The front sight is integral to the barrel so has not been cut. I have another .33 that is a takedown, and an extremely nice Deluxe Extra Light Weight Rifle in .45-70.
Please send me the serial numbers for each of your Model 1886s
Bert – [email protected]
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October 29, 2019
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Almost forgot. I have an octagon .45-70 that was used to hunt beluga whales in Alaska. I have a letter from the previous owner stating when and where. It’s in nice condition. I’ll send you some info on that one too. Hope to hear back from you, especially about my Deluxe.
Shoot low boys. They're riding Shetland Ponies.
February 24, 2017
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Bert,
just acquired a Model 86 in 33WCF 24″ round barrel, hard rubber shotgun butt, half magazine, takedown. 157879 is the serial number.
I hope this is a new one for the survey. If you want any additional information, please advise.
Kevin
April 15, 2005
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Colsuper said
Bert,just acquired a Model 86 in 33WCF 24″ round barrel, hard rubber shotgun butt, half magazine, takedown. 157879 is the serial number.
I hope this is a new one for the survey. If you want any additional information, please advise.
Kevin
We already had it listed in the survey… thanks for inquiring.
Bert
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February 24, 2017
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Bert,
thank you for working on the surveys. I am glad you already had this rifle.
Kevin
January 26, 2011
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RickC said
Not sure if you have this 86 Bert.Ser 128143
33 cal
24” barrel
Full mag
shotgun butt
Received in warehouse July 14, 1903
DOM app shows 1902Rick
Rick
The ’86 survey is only for examples outside the letterable range.
~Gary~
April 15, 2005
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pdog72 said
Rick
The ’86 survey is only for examples outside the letterable range.
Actually, it is for all serial numbers > 145999. Even though serial numbers 150800 – 156599 can be lettered, we are including them in the survey. The survey is looking at the last 14,000 Model 1886s manufactured.
Bert
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November 9, 2008
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#146993-A 33WCF 20″ barrel, Checked PG, Solid frame, SGB, Lyman #4 on front ramp, sporting rear, Lyman #38 receiver sight
April 15, 2005
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cj57 said
#146993-A 33WCF 20″ barrel, Checked PG, Solid frame, SGB, Lyman #4 on front ramp, sporting rear, Lyman #38 receiver sight
Do you own it? I would like to see a few clear pictures of it!
Bert
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November 9, 2008
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Yes, I own it. Removed receiver sight and it has proper NI code and #4 front, which is common on these.
April 15, 2005
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cj57 said
Yes, I own it. Removed receiver sight and it has proper NI code and #4 front, which is common on these.
Very nice… and a relatively rare Model 1886! Special order barrel lengths for the 33 WCF rifles was very uncommon.
Thanks for posting the pictures 
Bert
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