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Earliest known 1886 chambered in 33 w.c.f.

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jsgwoodsman

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September 15, 2023 - 6:07 pm

Is the earliest 33 wcf chambered 1886 rifle known?

I searched for this answer in case it has already been discuss, but couldn’t seem to find anything.

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September 15, 2023 - 6:45 pm

They start showing up in the 122200 serial number range. In my survey, the earliest confirmed lettered 33 WCF is 125403, received in the warehouse on 4/3/1902.

Serial	Variation	Frame	Caliber	Barrel	Bbl Lgth	Mag	Stocks	Butt	CFM Date	W.O. #

122201	Fancy Rifle	SF	33 WCF	Rd	24″	½	PG, 2X H-CS	HRSB
122435	Rifle	SF	33 WCF	Rd	24″	½		HRSB
123777	Rifle	SF	33 WCF	Rd	24″	½		HRSB
124848	Rifle	TD	33 WCF	Rd	24″	½		HRSB
125033	Rifle	TD	33 WCF	Rd	24″	½		HRSB
125403	ELW	TD	33 WCF	Rd	22″	½		HRSB	4/3/1902	T108350
125406	Rifle	TD	33 WCF	Rd	24″	½		HRSB	4/3/1902	T109533