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This is a model 1886 Takedown in 33 Winchester with a very rare special order 20 inch Barrel.
Type: Rifle
Caliber: 33
Barrel Type: Round
Barrel Length: 20 inches
Trigger: Plain
1/2 Magazine
Shotgun butt, Rubber butt plate
Takedown
Received in warehouse on December 12, 1906
Shipped from warehouse on December 13, 1906, Order number 86937
Date: December 10, 2014 – Searched by: JB
THIS ALL STARTED WITH JUST ONE GUN!
I love the 33 and with the 20″ barrel–oh my!!
I just noticed your picture at the bottom ” It started with one”
I feel your pain and/or joy…..
November 7, 2015
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Pretty sweet! Hope you’ve taken it hunting at least once.
Beautiful rifle Old Guns!
I can really appreciate that one, as a fan of the 71’s. I can’t help but see it as a key transition to them from the first 86’s. Don’t have one yet but someday I’ll own one just like that.
Doug
November 7, 2015
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Doug Green said
…..I can really appreciate that one, as a fan of the 71’s. I can’t help but see it as a key transition to them from the first 86’s…
Doug
Interesting point. Not sure I’ll ever understand the 71 but I can see where rifles like this one could have inspired it. With my business background and interest in Winchesters the 71 will always be an intriguing case study. If this weather will ever settle down I may just go shoot mine someday!
Beautiful rifle, really like your bottom photo !
Winchester Model 1873 44-40 circa 1886
Amazing collection!
Like me, you even have a recliner in there,
to sit and wonder where the hell did I get all this….
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According to Bert Hartman this is one of only 4 known 33 Caliber 1886s with a non standard barrel length. it is very rare to find a custom barrel length in this caliber. Winchester stated they did not want to build it in special lengths.
THIS ALL STARTED WITH JUST ONE GUN!
Old Guns said
According to Bert Hartman this is one of only 4 known 33 Caliber 1886s with a non standard barrel length. it is very rare to find a custom barrel length in this caliber. Winchester stated they did not want to build it in special lengths.
Mike,
In reviewing my research data, I now have (7) 33 WCF rifles noted with non-standard barrel lengths. I am certain that there are at least a few dozen more of them out there. John Madl more than likely has a reasonably accurate number of them that will letter with a non-standard barrel length.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
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