Like Henry said, you're not considered old around here, as we all enjoy the Hobby, and share the info. as much as we can, as you said you noticed as a guest.

Showing some pictures of you're Winchesters wouldn't hurt anybody's feelings, and it will help you get acclimated to the format for sharing pics. here also. 

Who knows you might pick up a few tips or pointers on something that you weren't sure or didn't know about. Some very knowledgeable, and unselfish collectors show up here!

Tony

Looking back at the many posts and comments I feel it's important to take notice on the research that has been done here by many and the ongoing and further research that Bert is doing. 

In some of the earlier posts, as I have an advantage of looking back, I didn't see where anyone referenced a time of original 1928 production period of these very special and interesting Hybrid 94/95 rifles. My point being that it's no secret to when the economy at that time started to depress, as "The Great Depression", was looming. One of the greater Winchester Referencing books, that many have refereed to here on the Forum, is "The Gun that Won the West, by Harold Williamson. In it he shows and explains with many factual informative historical versions of time how the Great Winchester Corporation, not only started but survived during many tough times, as was the case in point, " The Great Depression", Era!  

Bert,

I was wondering what you're updated survey on this subject indicates, and feel members pics wouldn't be a bad thing to add here also.

Tony

Chuck said
I packed up all the info I had about the Peelers.  I know I have some pictures of some brands.  If I find them I will post them. 
  

Thanks, Chuck. 

Tony

Whether it checks out or not, I like the old school Carbine. Congrats, and enjoy shooting it!

Tony

antler1 said
I am trying to determine the rarity of a matted barrel in model 1886 and also the rarity of a 1/2 Octagon matted barrel in model 1886.
I can't find anything in Madl
Thanks
  

Late to the party here, but I wanted to chime in. According to Madl and Hawk they have just over 3100 half rounds listed. I have seen approximately a dozen matt barreled 86's and own exactly one. I will say that of the ones I have seen, both in person and for sale on various "forums" 2 were full octagon, 1 was round and the rest half round. I know this means nothing but, given that it seems as if people buying matt barrels liked the half round better. I won't disagree with them! Here is a picture of my 45-90 barrel. I don't have any good pictures but it is a deluxe TD.     

With that sight package and shiny relined bore I think you may have a fun gun to shoot silly wet matches with. You may be right about the price as it has little appeal as a collector piece. I'm thinking it's a pretty good shooter, or at least one previous custodian thought so.

Mike

Ben said
I have Axil reproduction sights from the 1950's... still in original cellophane wrapping.  I also have a King "Triple Bead" sight that is made for that rifle.  Ben
  

Ben, do you have any other Axtel sights?  I met the guy in Greeley that bought out all the Axtel stuff when his wife sold everything off but he doesn't have anything to sell. 

Burt Humphrey said
206 matted barrel 86's (all calibers) is correct - the Summer 2007 Winchester Collector has an article discussing it.

Thanks for info Burt and Bill