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I have 157508 in my collection.  45-70 Extra Light Weight 22″ Barrel

  

Is it a Take Down?  Straight grip or pistol grip?  Hard rubber butt plate?  Which style upper tang marking type does it have?  “Nickel Steel” or Nickel Steel Especially for Smokeless Powder” marked barrel?

Can you send me pictures of the gun?

Thanks,

Bert – [email protected]

Wyatt said
Bert,

Couple of 86’s in my collection for your survey. 

S/N 155,503, 33WCF 24″ Barrel 1/2mag take-down with rifle butt. Factory sling eye’s & hooks

S/N 148,550A, 33WCF 24″ Barrel 1/2mag solid frame with rifle butt

let me know what other details I can provide. 

Wyatt

I had both of your Model 1886 rifles documented in the survey, but I do not have 100% of the details.  Specifically, the upper tang marking type on each rifle, and for s/n 155530, is the patent date marked on the lower tang?

Bert