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Buck94 said

  

Ethical and Beyond hysterical! So to paraphrase, we finally have a good argument for restoration? 😀
  

Yes, break out the can of Bondo and the flat black Primer paint!

Bert

]]> Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:40:45 +0000 Anthony on Early 86… https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/early-86/#p183134 Winchester Rifles https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/early-86/#p183134 I'm in agreement on a couple very nice honest finds. 

Thanks for sharing!

 

Tony

]]> Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:37:17 +0000 cj57 on Early 86… https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/early-86/#p183131 Winchester Rifles https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/early-86/#p183131 Congrats! Two nice acquisitions, the 86 being my favorite!

]]> Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:08:43 +0000 Blue Ridge Parson on Early 86… https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/early-86/#p183129 Winchester Rifles https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/early-86/#p183129 George,

That is a really nice 1886 in a very desirable chambering.  I assume the bore is as good as the rest of the rifle?  If so, it should be a fine shooter.

BRP

]]> Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:00:29 +0000 george@georgeamlott.com on Early 86… https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/early-86/#p183128 Winchester Rifles https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/early-86/#p183128 IMG_9607.jpegIMG_9608.jpegIMG_9610.jpegIMG_9611.jpegIMG_5104.jpegIMG_5108.jpegIMG_5101.jpegIMG_9557.jpegIMG_9554.jpeg

]]> Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:53:07 +0000 george@georgeamlott.com on Early 86… https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/early-86/#p183127 Winchester Rifles https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/early-86/#p183127 I bought this one on my last trip up north to my cabin along with the 73 in my earlier post…..

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]]> Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:47:12 +0000 Buck94 on Winchester Model 1894 https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/winchester-model-1894-4/#p183126 Winchester Rifles https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/winchester-model-1894-4/#p183126

Bert H. said
I found this to be the most honest auction listing that I have ever had the pleasure of reading on Gunbroker !!  This guy gets my vote for "The Most Honest Dealer on Gunbroker"
Winchester model 1894 Carbine 32 Win Special 19 Inch Barrel dates 1917 - Lever Action Rifles at GunBroker.com : 1197397415

 
Bert
  

Ethical and Beyond hysterical! So to paraphrase, we finally have a good argument for restoration? 😀

]]> Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:44:42 +0000 MidwestCrisis on 1907 SL https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/1897-sl/page-2/#p183120 Winchester Rifles https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/1897-sl/page-2/#p183120

TXGunNut said
I’m unfamiliar with the library, how does one access it?-MidwestCrisis
 
The McCracken Research Library is located below the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody, WY. Of interest to the Winchester collector it contains Winchester company archives and drawings. Some materials are available online. 
 
Mike
 
McCracken Research Library - Buffalo Bill Center of the West
  

Thanks Mike, I just ordered a new buffer from eBay.  The original was absent.  I think you can see remnants of it in my previous picture.  Hopefully it arrives soon and I can give a report before the weekend.  

]]> Tue, 18 Aug 2026 02:38:13 +0000 TXGunNut on 1907 SL https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/1897-sl/page-2/#p183119 Winchester Rifles https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/1897-sl/page-2/#p183119 I’m unfamiliar with the library, how does one access it?-MidwestCrisis

 

The McCracken Research Library is located below the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody, WY. Of interest to the Winchester collector it contains Winchester company archives and drawings. Some materials are available online. 

 

Mike

 

McCracken Research Library - Buffalo Bill Center of the West

]]> Tue, 18 Aug 2026 02:23:36 +0000 MidwestCrisis on 1907 SL https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/1897-sl/page-2/#p183118 Winchester Rifles https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/1897-sl/page-2/#p183118

Bert H. said
Please let us know how long it takes you to reassemble it, how many skinned knuckles you end up with, and how many times you cuss at it... I know from experience that they do not go back together nearly as easily as they come apart!
Bert
  

I was thoroughly warned by Zeb.  I’m going to epoxy the fore stock tonight. Give it 24 hours and plan to clean and reassemble Wednesday or Thursday morning with a fresh pot of coffee and full strength positive attitude.  I’ll keep you updated. 

]]> Tue, 18 Aug 2026 02:21:53 +0000 Bert H. on 1907 SL https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/1897-sl/page-2/#p183117 Winchester Rifles https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/1897-sl/page-2/#p183117 Please let us know how long it takes you to reassemble it, how many skinned knuckles you end up with, and how many times you cuss at it... I know from experience that they do not go back together nearly as easily as they come apart!

Bert

]]> Tue, 18 Aug 2026 02:04:29 +0000 MidwestCrisis on 1907 SL https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/1897-sl/page-2/#p183116 Winchester Rifles https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/1897-sl/page-2/#p183116

TXGunNut said
Interesting tidbit from the McCracken Library.
 
Mike
 

  

I’m unfamiliar with the library, how does one access it?

I got this old girl apart and boy howdy does she need a bath.  I think I’m the first one this deep in 100 years. I guess you only get bragging rights for that.  
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]]> Tue, 18 Aug 2026 01:59:27 +0000 TXGunNut on 1907 SL https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/1897-sl/page-2/#p183115 Winchester Rifles https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/1897-sl/page-2/#p183115 Interesting tidbit from the McCracken Library.

 

Mike

 

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]]> Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:19:24 +0000 TXGunNut on Winchester Model 1894 https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/winchester-model-1894-4/#p183114 Winchester Rifles https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/winchester-model-1894-4/#p183114 Sounds like a great candidate for fans of rustic western decor. A rather odd place to find a dose of reality; good eye, Bert!

 

 

Mike

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