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November 19, 2006
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This leads to some interesting phenomenon involving cartridge nomenclature and notation in the factory ledger.
Here, coming up at RIA auction, we have a .50-100-450 documented to be the first .50-100-450 to be shipped. There is some good research discussion in the auction narrative:
Here, we have a previously sold .50-100-450 documented to be the earliest known .50-100-450. However, the difference is it is actually marked .50-100. Interesting discussion in this auction narrative as well (we’ve discussed this rifle as well):
https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/80/3007/earliest-known-winchester-model-1886-50100450-rifle
I have been fascinated by the .50 caliber Model 1886’s for the better fraction of my life. I’ve brought the topic up before and always appreciated the input it received.
November 19, 2006
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One interesting feature of the one currently up for auction – it is a Turnbull restoration where the stocks and the barrels was replaced with new one – and the original stocks and barrel are included with the auction.
