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March 11, 2019 - 10:59 pm

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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March 12, 2019 - 3:24 am

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?

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Thanks Bert for this fast reply .

I will do Confused

Patrick

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March 12, 2019 - 11:41 am

Hi Bert

Some picture from receiver :

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Thanks

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March 22, 2019 - 7:47 pm

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]

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March 22, 2019 - 9:54 pm

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.

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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

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Helipat13 said
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

22A for barrel sizes #1, #2 and #3, 22D for barrel sizes #4 and #5.

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