winchester info. needed

[plowboy 45]

What's the value of a 1886 in 38 56, nice wood normal wear nice patina, octagon barrel?

[arjunky]

Any pic's? $2500-$4000. Condition means a lot.
Byron

[plowboy 45]

Yea but there on my phone its got a little rust on barrel. Tell me about the cartridge, can it be had or replaced, with another.

[plowboy 45]

It looks like most old guns do to me. Used, normal for its age.

[M. M. Wright]

Condition is everything when guessing value. Pics??? Sure, it could be rebored to about whatever you want but I'll bet you can find the stuff to load for 38-56.

[arjunky]

Just neck down 45/70. Lee makes dies. 38/55 bullets.
Byron

[wolfdog]

Yep, make brass from 45/70. 38- 56 headstamped brass is hard to find and pricey. I think Buffalo arms sells ammo for it both ways, but it ain't cheap.

[plowboy 45]

Thanks for the info I went ahead and bought it I'll post pics when it gets here.thanks again

[Centennial]

I had one. 38-56 groove diameters can vary. Mine was .384".

[wolfdog]

Glad you got it. I have some resized brass for it if you end up wanting it. It is actually loaded ammo, but I do not know what the load is so if you want it I will pull it down and ship the components.

[plowboy 45]

Thanks for the info and comment s it will be here monday. I'll get back with y'all on the brass and other when I check out the gun. Didn't think I could go wrong at $700. Cost me an extra $94 to get it here that quick.

[plowboy 45]

Thanks earl, good info.