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Model 1886 50-110/50 EX with nickel steel
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Bruce Koligian
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 Pictured is my 1886 50 Express (a black powder gun) made in 1894.  Following the introduction of smokeless powder, did Winchester put nickel steel barrels on 50-110 Model 1886s making it possible for them to use the hotter smokeless ammo?  DSC_0002.JPGImage Enlarger

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Bruce,

Yes, Winchester did use Nickel Steel barrels for the 50-110 EX rifles ordered for the WHV loads.

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Bert, Thanks!  Bruce

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