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Winchester 1885 in 38-56wcf

Paul

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September 18, 2016 - 4:22 pm

hello, I have an 1885 in 38-56. It’s a 20″ round #3 barrel. There are no sights. Front has open dovetail and rear dovetail is plugged. Lookes like there was a tang rear site at one time but removed. The the blueing is less than 50%. I’m torn weather I should put it on the market as is or add some sights and restoring the finish.

Any suggestions, opinions or thoughts are much appreciated.

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Paul

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September 18, 2016 - 5:12 pm

Paul,

The 20-inch barrel indicates that it has been cut down. What is the serial number?

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September 18, 2016 - 10:43 pm

What would you do with it if you kept it? I don’t have much use for rear sights these days, most are in carefully labelled bags in my parts box. Interesting cartridge.

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