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Corey Freeman on Winchester 1897 Action Slide Bar For Sale

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 20:34:34 +0000

I have a Type 1 (no dash marks) Action Slide Bar for a Sold Frame Winchester 1897. In the picture it's the one on the top.

I know they're hard to come by, but it as bought it by mistake and doesn't do me any good to keep it.

Please let me know if you're interested.

Jim McKee on Winchester Model 70 30-06 barrel from 1957

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 19:41:45 +0000

Winchester Model 70 30-06 barrel from 1957

No sights bore estimated at 7 on a scale from 0 to 10

.22 inches

$ 85.00 includes shipping

426crown on 1886 books

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:03:32 +0000

There has been renewed interest so we are posting again.

John Madl's booklet on identifying your 1886 and Jim Paul and Tom Adams booklet on the 50-100-450.

Buy both for 55.00 post paid or 35.00 for the Madl booklet, 30.00 for the 50-100-450.

thank you Bill

jimbailey308@gmail.com on Wtb 40 70 sharps straight brass

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:41:12 +0000

Looking to buy original brass not reformed.

Bert H. on 1885 Special single shot Swiss buttplate screws

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:47:53 +0000

JSchluter said
Thanks. It occurred to me that all the metal to wood screws for most of Winchester's offerings were probably the same. Rear tang, some upper tangs and most buttplates were similar. Correct?

Yes.

Chuck on Interested in selling a Winchester Model 55 lever-action rifle chambered in .25-35 WCF, manufactured in 1929 Solid Frame.

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:40:54 +0000

https://winchestercollector.org/forum/forum-rules-and-faqs/posting-pictures-2024/

NO HEIC need JPG.

JSchluter on 1885 Special single shot Swiss buttplate screws

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:36:22 +0000

Thanks. It occurred to me that all the metal to wood screws for most of Winchester's offerings were probably the same. Rear tang, some upper tangs and most buttplates were similar. Correct?

Paul H on Interested in selling a Winchester Model 55 lever-action rifle chambered in .25-35 WCF, manufactured in 1929 Solid Frame.

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:24:36 +0000

There will certainly be interest in that particular (very Rare) rifle. We just need to know all the pertinent info including serial number and some decent photos. My 2 solid frame 55s are both 30 WCF and they wouldn’t mind having some company.

Id probably throw in an offer—if it is verifiably legit. PH

Bert H. on 1885 Special single shot Swiss buttplate screws

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:53:19 +0000

The screws used to mount a Swiss butt plate on a Single Shot rifle were the same as those used for the standard crescent steel butt plates.

Bert

JSchluter on 1885 Special single shot Swiss buttplate screws

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:59:04 +0000

I'm finishing up the restoration of the aforementioned rifle and realize I do not have the Swiss buttplate screws. Does anyone have a set they're willing to part with, and if so, how much? Or does anyone know of suitable substitutes?

Bert H. on Interested in selling a Winchester Model 55 lever-action rifle chambered in .25-35 WCF, manufactured in 1929 Solid Frame.

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:48:08 +0000

Winchester with very rare exception did not manufactured Solid frame Model 55 rifles in the year 1929. What is the serial number? Do you have pictures of the rifle?

Bert

PLopezxx02 on Interested in selling a Winchester Model 55 lever-action rifle chambered in .25-35 WCF, manufactured in 1929 Solid Frame.

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:00:54 +0000

Winchester Model 55 lever-action rifle chambered in .25-35 WCF, manufactured in 1929 Solid Frame, in Excellent or Pristine condition. I am interested in your professional assessment to determine the best value.

Anthony on Winchester M-62 5-SPOT

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:42:47 +0000

Ben,

Thanks for the quick reply. No Worries!

Good luck in Reno, and safe travels!

Tony

Ben on Winchester M-62 5-SPOT

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:38:43 +0000

Rifle has not arrived yet for me to evaluate in person... sadly, I leave early tomorrow for Reno, so it will be another 10 days until I get to inspect it. I will send pics of my other 5 Spot's loading port... please don't assume too much about my knowledge, I've been known to regret impulsive purchases on a regular basis. I do try to make sure that I make enough of them to balance out the ledger in the long run. I am comfortable with this purchase though... cheers. Ben

Anthony on Winchester M-62 5-SPOT

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:39:48 +0000

Ben,

Here's a question for you. I find it interesting that the "5-SPOT", Gallery rifle, doesn't have the triangular loading port, being a known and true Gallery rifle. We both know that the gallery rifles we're known to be of the .22 short caliber, and not all had the gallery loading port. You're thoughts on this with you're experience is important. IMO! Also any others!

Tony