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Looking at an 86 made in 1908. Has an A suffix on the serial number. Thought the A denoted a take down? this rifle is solid frame. Any input will be helpful.
I can’t remember what the A denotes, but I think it was applied to later .33 WCF rifles? Mine is from 1909, is in .33 WCF, ends in an “A”, and is NOT a takedown rifle.
According to my new 1886 booklet by John Madl (thanks Bill), at “SN approx. 130,000- EOP, the additional “A” added to serial number indicates a threaded magazine tube.”
Don
deerhunter said
According to my new 1886 booklet by John Madl (thanks Bill), at “SN approx. 130,000- EOP, the additional “A” added to serial number indicates a threaded magazine tube.”Don
That’s interesting to know. I figured it meant some sort of production change, but didn’t know what. This makes sense.
Quite interesting 
The “A” is actually not part of the serial number (see the attached pictures). It was used on the Solid frame rifles when the change was made from a slip fit magazine tube to a threaded magazine tube. The earliest Model 1886s with the “A” were in the 128700 serial number range.
Bert
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