Sounds like quite a venture! I love the 1886 as my name suggests.I own a 1908 1886 in 33WCF. If your 1886s aren't chambered for this round, it would be much easier to get an 86 barrel and roll. IMHO that is a lit of money and hassle for minimal gains. If you have 45-70 brass, it's easy to anneal and...

Good morning, All! I'm new to the site and apologize if this is posted in the wrong place. I have a very early 1899 38-55 TD, serial number 72.8xx. From research it was made in Nov- Dec 1906. It is all original and has a 26" round barrel, perch belly stock. I'm considering selling it and I have...