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January 3, 2014
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Hello all,
Recently focused on a rifle in my collection it is an 1888 date Model 1886 in 40-82.
It appears to have a 1” barrel and a single set trigger, I was hoping that folks might chime in.
Bert, if you would like to include this rifle in your database, 14887.
I will post pictures, it has been restored long before my acquisition.
Kenny
December 21, 2006
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Kenny’; You may want to check Your text , a 1″ bbl. is mighty short. Do You have a letter for it?
W.A.C.A. life member, Marlin Collectors Assn. charter and life member, C,S.S.A. member and general gun nut.
January 3, 2014
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Henry Mero said
Kenny’; You may want to check Your text , a 1″ bbl. is mighty short. Do You have a letter for it?
Hi Henry,
Great to hear from you !
Always wondered about the Canadian sense of humor, LOL !
26” long and 1” across the flat.
I was hoping to get a preliminary consensus on the rifle’s originality before ordering a letter.
Hope you are well and enjoying life.
Kenny B.
November 19, 2006
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Correct barrel address and markings? Winchester did make M1886’s with barrels of that diameter – so it is completely plausible.
May 2, 2009
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1″ at the muzzle or at the breach
Bob
WACA Life Member--- NRA Life Member---- Cody Firearms member since 1991 Researching the Winchester 1873's
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January 3, 2014
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steve004 said
Correct barrel address and markings? Winchester did make M1886’s with barrels of that diameter – so it is completely plausible.
Hello,
Yes. The barrel markings are as stated for early 1886 models. No proofs.
January 3, 2014
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1873man said
1″ at the muzzle or at the breachBob
Hi Bob,
1” @ the muzzle.
May 2, 2009
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That is typically what a extra heavy measures.
Bob
WACA Life Member--- NRA Life Member---- Cody Firearms member since 1991 Researching the Winchester 1873's
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November 19, 2006
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Other than the refinishing, it looks right to me. A rare rifle with a barrel that heavy and the set trigger is additive. Makes sense it would have a set trigger with that heavy barrel. I would certainly spring for the Cody letter if it were mine.
January 3, 2014
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steve004 said
Other than the refinishing, it looks right to me. A rare rifle with a barrel that heavy and the set trigger is additive. Makes sense it would have a set trigger with that heavy barrel. I would certainly spring for the Cody letter if it were mine.
Thanks for the input brother.
April 15, 2005
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It is certainly worth contacting the CFM for a letter, and I agree that it would (or should) be listed in the ledger records as an “extra heavy”.
Bert
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January 3, 2014
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Bert H. said
It is certainly worth contacting the CFM for a letter, and I agree that it would (or should) be listed in the ledger records as an “extra heavy”.Bert
Hi Bert,
Thanks for your help, I will get in touch with Cody and get a letter on the way.
Kenny B.
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