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March 8, 2017 - 4:00 pm
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       Madis says that 1885’s with a # 1 barrel should have the groove in the top of the receiver.     I have one, made in 1889, that has the standard round-top style receiver.     It is 32 WCF caliber with # 1 octagon barrel.     Did I miss something on this detail ?

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Is your rifle a high-wall, or a low-wall? What is the serial number?

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Hi Bert,

      It is a thinside highwall, and the S/N  is  41485.

      Thanks for any info you can provide.

          Bruce

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Bruce,

That explains it.  You did not miss anything, but apparently Madis did… only the low-wall rifle receiver frames were made with the milled groove. Your high-wall is exactly as it should be.

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  Thanks Bert, and to all the Winchester fans who take the time to answer our questions on the Forum !

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