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Winchester 1886 Deluxe- Two barrel set
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akessner
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I need some information please.  I am considering a Win. 86 DLX in 33 and second barrel and magazine in 45-70.  Second set non serialized, gun comes back 1908, so no details on letter.  Very nice condition and patina matches both barrel sets.  Question is- Did Winchester make such a thing?  Is something like this worth as much as $10K

no pictures, so any info appreciated.

Andy in Texas

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If the Factory letter makes no mention of the second barrels assembly, it is very unlikely that it is original to the rifle.

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Hi Bert,

I was sitting with Bob Reed last week in Taylor Texas when a fellow showed up with this rifle.  

Bob has mentioned you on several occasions.  Thanks for your quick response.  I know that anything generally nade after 1906 is just a shot in the dark on how it was originally made with almost no real detail.  

Its pretty nice but I suspect the originality.

Andy Kessner

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What is the gun’s serial number?

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akessner said
Hi Bert,

I was sitting with Bob Reed last week in Taylor Texas when a fellow showed up with this rifle.  

Bob has mentioned you on several occasions.  Thanks for your quick response.  I know that anything generally nade after 1906 is just a shot in the dark on how it was originally made with almost no real detail.  

Its pretty nice but I suspect the originality.

Andy Kessner  

Andy,

Bob is one of those “true” gentlemen that I have had the great pleasure of knowing and talking with over the years in the “Winchester” community.  Hopefully we will all meet up again down the road.

Bert

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