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

John D. said

win4575 said
You're right about the mag tube being a probable replacement and the receiver sight is not factory.  The barrel has also been relined.
  

Relined, eh?  I thought it looked too nice for such an old black powder gun.  🙂 The rifling is sharp and shiny.
  

Definitely relined.  Look closely at the muzzle face and you can see the ring. Further, the very deep chamfer at the bore entrance is not typical Winchester work.  The sharp and bright rifling is also a clue... 138-year old black powder rifles in used condition almost never have a bore in that condition.

I suspect that the butt stock is also a replacement.  More than likely that rifle will letter with a standard crescent rifle butt.

Bert

win4575 said
You're right about the mag tube being a probable replacement and the receiver sight is not factory.  The barrel has also been relined.
  

Relined, eh?  I thought it looked too nice for such an old black powder gun.  🙂 The rifling is sharp and shiny.