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WTB Winchester 1886 33 wcf 20" Lightweight
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July 31, 2022 - 4:37 pm
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I am looking for a letterable 1886 in 33 wcf with a 20″ barrel in order to fill out My collection. Please let Me know if You have one to sell or have a lead. 

Thanks, Dana

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I have 5 1886 rapid taper 1886 33 WCF rifles in various configurations. A 22 inch barrel, yes.

A 20 inch factory correct barrel will be as common as proverbial hen’s molars. Good luck. But, you may know that. 

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HI, Yes, they are not leaning against every tree.  I have seen 1. It was in an auction about 10 years ago. Shoulda bought it.

A buddy of mine said He would make Me one.Laugh

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Off the subject , I saw back awhile ago you had some 45-90 wcf. Do you still have some/ How about any 33?

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Yes, I have several boxes of 45-90 and 33 wcf for sale.

5 boxes of OLD WESTERN SCROUNGER 45-90 300 GRAIN. $100 each.

9 boxes of Remington and Winchester 33 wcf. $100 and up

Text 207-522-0939 for pictures.

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Here’s mine, not for sale. There are a few out there

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cj57 said
Here’s mine, not for sale. There are a few out there

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Nice looking 33. If You decide to part with it, let Me know.

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CJ: 

 

That is a nice rarer 1886. The Lyman 21 receiver side sight

is an excellent addition. Have one on a 1904 1886 FM 26 inch barreled 33 WCF.

Ben Lilly carried a similar full length 86 in 33 WCF in the mountains of NM-AZ… after lion and bears in the early 1900s.

An article on Lilly  with his hounds and Winchesters will be forthcoming soon

in the Collector magazine.

 

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