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2 Current Lever Action Articles

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Both "Guns" Magzine and "Winchester Collectors" magazines have articles on some nice original lever action rifles.

First is a 50-100-450 I got last year and posted it here. There was even a clown on this site that called it a fake, even though I posted a letter with it. Well It is a real rare rifle with probably the most special order features you could get on a single rifle. It is a scarce rifle in caliber alone, but with 14 options, it is in a league of it's own.

50 Caliber rifles attract a lot of attention to begin with and then to have this example survive all those years with this much condition is truly a miracle. I have been shooting varmints with it, hoping to kill a deer or antelope with it. I did take it to Texas this winter and shoot a hog with it...


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The second article is in "Guns" magazine about some rare consecutive serial numbered guns. When I was going through my safe to find a rifle or 2 to sell to offset the cost of the 50-100-450, I pulled out my 1886 SRC in 45-70. Although it is a gun I would rather not sell, the 50 was more important. I looked on the internet to get an idea of where to price my 45-70, I found one listed that was real close in condition. Upon further investigationi noticed the gun for sale was one serial number different than mine.

Instead of selling, I ended up buying another rifle. I got letters for both and they were shipped to Hawaii for the citizens guard which was a group of concerned citizens that armed themselves agains an overthrow by some natives. After 130 years of separation, I was able to unite these 2 rifles again...


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Certainly an unusual configuration , I guess I missed it no mention of barrel length ?
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Pat C wrote: Sat Apr 27, 2024 6:23 pm Certainly an unusual configuration , I guess I missed it no mention of barrel length ?
The barrel is 22 inches...
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Now that is some cool levergun stuff. Thanks for posting about it...!
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Nice , I see the ledger states 2" longer stock with 1" more drop. Appears to have Lyman patent bead front sight .
1 pound heavier barrel .

I wonder what was done when returned to factory?
Almost wonder if barrel was shortened to reduce weight ?
May have been heavier than expected.
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Wow that is awesome, thank you for sharing. I've been researching the 50-110 and 50-100-450 Winchesters; A friend is purchasing a newly made one, and as a result, I'm reading everything I can on the subject to help him with his reloading. That's not even counting my own interest in all things Winchester.
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Yes Wow, really special rifles, thanks for sharing!
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Whats interesting to me 1886 carbines had CC receivers until around 1901, the top one shown appears to be blued. Ive never seen a special order blued 1886 carbine yet but this may be the first?
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That 50 is truly a show stopper.
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The big 50 is an awesome work of art from a era long gone but the twins have that special story
that just cant be beat



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What KWK said! 8)
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just fabulous Kirk. great job, congratulations
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Thank you very much for sharing those articles about your guns. That Winchester 50-100-450 is spectacular. I've never seen such closeup photos of the barrel matting with markings, thank you for sharing it with us.
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Outstanding Kirk!
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