1886 winchester

[MRHP]

Just picked up an 1886 Winchester made in 1887. Haven’t had a 86 Winchester in a few years. Glad to have another one. Has a 26 inch octagon barrel, crescent butt, straight stock in 45-90 caliber. Shoots like a dream. Has Cody authentication. Was going to have this one converted to 50-110, but since it is as delivered in 1887, I will leave it alone. Have found an original 50-110 and am waiting on a price for that one as well. Two is better than one.

 

[MRHP]

The case color does not show well in the pictures, but I assure you, it is nice!

 

[327]

Nice !!!

 

[1964SuperStocker]

Think of the history/stories that old girl could tell.

 

[IMBVSUR?]

You should absolutely do what you want with that rifle, however, I am glad you are leaving it alone. Nice, real nice.

 

[MRHP]

I took it out hunting this weekend, but never got anything. The fella I bought it from was speechless when I told him it was going to be my deer hunting rifle. I’m not sure he believed me. His mistake.

 

[La Hot Rods]

Nice looking rife. Haven't heard of a 45-90 round before.

 

[MRHP]

Not as popular as a 45-70, but is faster (more velocity) and more energy. Case is .300 longer than a 45-70 case. The next step up from the 45-90 is the 50-110. That’s the next one on the list. I am a sucker for big bore lever actions.

 

[62BillT]

I never heard of a 45-90 either or a 50-110. I take it you reload your own. But even wondering how you do that, lol.

 

[Iowa 409 Guy]

Nice rig Brian.

 

[MRHP]

I also bought a vintage 45-90 Ideal hand loader. It will cast the bullet, deprime, prime, load bullet, and crimp all in one pliers set up. I will load for the 45-90 and hopefully the 50-110.

 

[La Hot Rods]

Is this a black powder round?

 

[MRHP]

Back when introduced in 1886 it was, then around 1900 or so, they came out with smokeless powder loads. I will shoot smokeless due to the corrosiveness of black powder. Disassembling the 1886 to clean after firing is no small task, so smokeless for the win.

 

[63 dream'n]

Congratulations Brian……..Nice

 

[409newby]

I also have a big bore lever in 450 Marlin much more modern but fun to shoot ported barrel, kicks like a mule I love to surprise friends with shooting it, they always ask why it kicks so much