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June 26, 2013
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Here’s an interesting one. Never seen an 1885 with a number 3 1/2 barrel before.
April 15, 2005
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Don,
The 3 1/2 barrel size was used for the 35 WCF and 4054 WCF only.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
January 26, 2011
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Any idea why only these two calibers?
Also, were there 1/2 weight increments between all the barrel weights………. I’m sure I read this in Campbell’s book but have already forgotten 75% of it, information overload I guess.
~Gary~
April 15, 2005
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Gary,
Both the 35 WCF and 405 WCF were relatively high pressure (potent) cartridges, and Winchester apparently though it would be a good idea to make them with a slightly beefier barrel diameter. The No. 3 1/2 barrel is the same diameter as a No. 4 barrel at the breech, and it tapers down to a No. 3 at the muzzle. One could call it a “rapid taper” No. 4. It is the only barrel size with a 1/2 increment.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
