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1886 rifle - recently acquired
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gizmost
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October 30, 2025 - 9:11 pm
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New to forum.  I recently acquired this 1886 rifle in 33 WCF.  Give me feedback on this rifle.  

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Bert H.
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October 30, 2025 - 9:44 pm
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Can you post full size pictures instead of the thumbnail size?

What is the serial number on your Model 1886 Take Down Fancy Sporting Rifle?

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Very desirable configuration.  I would like to see larger photos.  But it really looks like my kind of rifle.

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October 30, 2025 - 11:28 pm
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Very nice

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Here are the pictures at full size;

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October 31, 2025 - 12:27 am
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Thanks Bert! That made a huge difference.  Did you receive the serial number?

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Will it letter? 

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FWIW,  I would lower the rear sight unless it truly is zero’ed at some particular distance.  Being as high as it is the sight blade is under plenty of tension and just may take a set or it may snap.  Tim

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gizmost said
Thanks Bert! That made a huge difference.  Did you receive the serial number?
  

You are welcome, and yes, I did receive the serial number.  It is right in the middle of a good sized batch of Fancy Sporting Rifles that are sandwhiched between two large batches of 45-70 caliber Line Guns.

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October 31, 2025 - 12:38 pm
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Welcome, Gizmost. Beautiful rifle, lots of character. 

 

 

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So, does your information indicate that it will letter? If so, I will proceed with the process. 

A little history:  I bought the gun in Lebanon, TN at a gun show.  It was previously owned by a

country music star, now deceased. 

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That is a beautiful rifle.

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