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Dear All
I just get from a old french man a nice Winchester 1885 Hight wall caliber 45-90 W C.F .
– 30 inches round barrel ( twist 1/32 ”) : Stamp marking #3 + Winchester + 45-90 WCF + A inside circle .
– No proof marks on barrel & receiver just marking under the tang PAT 7th OCT 79 + 88069 ( made in 1900-1901 )
– The wood are old , the receiver is very clean , look like not original assembly .
Could you please give me your advise …
Thanks a lot
Have a safe day , Patrick
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Hello Patrick,
The original Winchester factory records confirm that serial number 88069 was originally a 45-90 WCF. Can you send me clear pictures of the rifle?
Bert – [email protected]
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
Hi Bert
Some picture from receiver :
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Thanks
Thanks Bert for your right information & advise .
My barell ( 1/32 twist rate ) shoot perfectly 300gr CAMPRO FCP bullet with 34 gr of Vitha N120 ( hole to hole at 100 meters)
I already order Factory letter from Cody museum .
I need to find original rear sight according the original fitting (1885 – 45-90 wcf s/n 88069 from 1900 year )
Any idea about this style : ….sporting sight semi buckhorn may be
Thanks for your reply
Have a good day
Patrick[Image Can Not Be Found]
The standard rear sight for a center fire high-wall was the Rocky Mountain Sporting. That stated, I much prefer shooting my high-walls with a period correct tang sight, either a Mid-range vernier, or a Lyman No. 2.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
Thanks Bert
A marble tang sight is already installed .
Are an iron rear sight Rocky Mountain 22E will be fine ?…..What mens 22E or G or K ? It is good for my riffle ?
Appreciate your help
Pat
Helipat13 said
Thanks BertA marble tang sight is already installed .
Are an iron rear sight Rocky Mountain 22E will be fine ?…..What mens 22E or G or K ? It is good for my riffle ?
Appreciate your help
Pat
22A for barrel sizes #1, #2 and #3, 22D for barrel sizes #4 and #5.
Regards,
WACA Life Member #6284 - Specializing in Pre-64 Winchester .22 Rimfire
Dear all
Try VN120 with good result = in my old 1885 Bullet Campro 458 -300gr with 34 grains Vitha N120 .
Good spoot at 200 meters with tang sight .
Thanks Bert
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