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Shane
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January 22, 2026 - 6:37 pm
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Hello all,

I have recently inherited my father in laws rifle, and can’t seem to find a serial number anywhere on it, could it not have a serial number? Any thoughts on this?

Rifle is a model 1886 in a 45-90 calibre.

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Shane

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Did you lift the lever and look on the lower tang?

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Yes , I did lift the lever and there is nothing on the lower tang.

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Shane said
Yes , I did lift the lever and there is nothing on the lower tang.
  

Post a clear picture of the lower tang.

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[Image Can Not Be Found][Image Can Not Be Found]I have tried,but I must not have the clearance to do so.

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Shane said
[Image Can Not Be Found][Image Can Not Be Found]I have tried,but I must not have the clearance to do so.
  

Shane,

Send the picture to my email – [email protected]

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