Who imported 1886 clones?

[hemiallen]

I came across a gunstore that had a very nice looking octagon barreled rifle w/ case color action/ octagon barrel in I believe 40-90. All I can remember for the name was I had heard it long ago, but it didn't have any import indicating a Italian import.

Anyone have any idea's on what brand it was? I would remember it if I saw it, but searching 1886 clones, etc I didn't get much, not even pedrosoli.... Tough to find out from seller...long story.

Was an excellent shape gun, asking under $700, which seems pretty decent compared to new mfg reproductions.

Thanks for any help

Allen

[Leverluver]

There were some non-cataloged offerings of the Miroku 1886s that had a case colored action. The only caliber offered with case colors (as far as I know) was the 45-70. It is possible that there was a limited run of 45-90s but I never heard of them. In any case, no Miroku (Browning and then USRAC) made any other caliber than a 45, either -70 or -90. No 40 cals were made. Also, all of these will be nearly twice what you saw for price. A 1886 Miroku for $700 would be either a grave pricing mistake on the sellers part or a very ragged out rifle.

Are you sure that you were no looking at an 1876 replica? They were made in 40-60 and they came with case color. That is about the correct price range for a Chaparrel manufactured copy. If it is beware, there is no longer any factory support or warranty service for those rifles anymore.

[Mike D.]

In 2006 I bought two NIB Miroku 1886 ELs for $599 each from CDNN. It is possible that someone has one remaining and hasn't marked it up to the sky like most dealers seem to do.

[hemiallen]

Thank you very much.
Yes, it is a chaparral, and I found this from searching that name:

The 1876 is chambered for three of the original rifle’s cartridges: the .45-75, the .45-60, and the .40-60 WCF cartridges. The rifle that I was expecting to arrive was a .45-60, so I had prepared cartridge cases by cutting down .45-70 cases to the proper length, and loaded up a quantity of ammo for the tests using 300 grain cast lead Magnus bullets. The gun that I received is chambered for the .40-60 cartridge, so I had to hastily prepare some ammo for that, as I had neither loaded or ordered any ammo of that type.



I also see it has a fake wood finish, at least on the fancy grade one Jeff Quinn made the article around in the above copy-paste.

That's too bad they are inexpensive value and fake wood finish, seemed like a steal for an old winchester clone.

BTW, this one didn't seem to have the fancy wood/ fake finish. Anyone know if the less than fancy wood guns were real wood or a photo-type finish like Jeff Quinn's gun? And how is the quality of the firearm itself? Curious if it is a good Italian made gun or garbage...

Thank you very much


Allen

[Nate Kiowa Jones]

Thank you very much.
Yes, it is a chaparral, and I found this from searching that name:

The 1876 is chambered for three of the original rifle’s cartridges: the .45-75, the .45-60, and the .40-60 WCF cartridges. The rifle that I was expecting to arrive was a .45-60, so I had prepared cartridge cases by cutting down .45-70 cases to the proper length, and loaded up a quantity of ammo for the tests using 300 grain cast lead Magnus bullets. The gun that I received is chambered for the .40-60 cartridge, so I had to hastily prepare some ammo for that, as I had neither loaded or ordered any ammo of that type.



I also see it has a fake wood finish, at least on the fancy grade one Jeff Quinn made the article around in the above copy-paste.

That's too bad they are inexpensive value and fake wood finish, seemed like a steal for an old winchester clone.

BTW, this one didn't seem to have the fancy wood/ fake finish. Anyone know if the less than fancy wood guns were real wood or a photo-type finish like Jeff Quinn's gun? And how is the quality of the firearm itself? Curious if it is a good Italian made gun or garbage...

Thank you very much


Allen

Hi Allen,
Some folks got good ones but several folks got bad ones. A big clue is none of the top Cowboy gun imports carry these guns. The Chaparrel is not suported here as far as I know. You may want to look at getting one of thec Uberti made 76's. The QC is much more consistant.

[hemiallen]

Thank you all for your input.

I'll keep looking for another.

Allen

[shdwlkr]

Mike in my area if you can find one they are going for $1100 now and up. NO I didn't pay that much for mine but a lot more then you did for yours.