Got me an 1886
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- Aussie Chris
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Got me an 1886
Found myself an 1886 down here. Been after one for a while but they were always outta my reach price wise.
This one is an early model with the -MODEL 1886- stamp on the tang. The serial number puts it at 1888 date of manufacture. 40-65 cal with a 26'' octagon barrel.
Just about all of the bluing is gone but it has nice even patina.
I've seen better ones but this is all I could afford and one of the only 1886's I've seen here under 3 grand Australian.
It came with the bullet mould pictured and at least I can get starline brass. Any 40-65 shooters out there?
I aim to have one of each model, a '73 is next me thinks!
Here's a couple of pics, the last next to my 1898 1894.
Chris
This one is an early model with the -MODEL 1886- stamp on the tang. The serial number puts it at 1888 date of manufacture. 40-65 cal with a 26'' octagon barrel.
Just about all of the bluing is gone but it has nice even patina.
I've seen better ones but this is all I could afford and one of the only 1886's I've seen here under 3 grand Australian.
It came with the bullet mould pictured and at least I can get starline brass. Any 40-65 shooters out there?
I aim to have one of each model, a '73 is next me thinks!
Here's a couple of pics, the last next to my 1898 1894.
Chris
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Nice snag ! I like the character in that 1886, and wouldn't change a thing, except maybe sights (for hunting).
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Nice snag ! I like the character in that 1886, and wouldn't change a thing, except maybe sights (for hunting).
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Re: Got me an 1886
Good score
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Re: Got me an 1886
She is a beautiful specimen of what Leverguns used to be. Hopefully she shoots well.
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Now that is one fine specimen. Excellent score!
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Re: Got me an 1886
Nice find! I've only shot 45-90 and 33wcf, someone will come along with 40-65 experience.
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Looks Great!!! I have an 86' in .33 WCF calling My name it's a wrung out used up beauty at a very affordable price. I will have to move something to get it though. .
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Re: Got me an 1886
Greetings
That looks like a keeper to me. 40-65 is one fine caliber. That would be a good rifle to use on those piggys that seem to be roaming your fine country. Been here in Peru 30 years and never saw nor heard of an 86 in my area of southern Peru.
Mike in Peru
That looks like a keeper to me. 40-65 is one fine caliber. That would be a good rifle to use on those piggys that seem to be roaming your fine country. Been here in Peru 30 years and never saw nor heard of an 86 in my area of southern Peru.
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Re: Got me an 1886
That's a fine lookin rifle
Mine is 38/56 and HEAVY
PLOWBOY
Mine is 38/56 and HEAVY
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Re: Got me an 1886
Yes, the .40-65 is a dandy round. Enjoy!
Re: Got me an 1886
Looks mighty good to me. Those 86's are just pretty hard to beat.
Good catch!
Good catch!
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+1. BP will make 'er sing!Chuck 100 yd wrote:Yes, the .40-65 is a dandy round. Enjoy!
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Re: Got me an 1886
Nice looking 1886 Chris.
Surprised you didn't go for the $15000 deluxe model on usedguns!!!!!
My 1886 looks like yours, came in the same price range, is a 45-70 and I smile every time I shoot it.
Enjoy yours.
I know nothing about the 40-65.
Pop.
Surprised you didn't go for the $15000 deluxe model on usedguns!!!!!
My 1886 looks like yours, came in the same price range, is a 45-70 and I smile every time I shoot it.
Enjoy yours.
I know nothing about the 40-65.
Pop.
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- Aussie Chris
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Re: Got me an 1886
Thanks guys. Mike, they are pretty rare to come accross down here and demand a premium. Head up north and bring one back to Peru!
Pop, I saw that one for 15! Ridiculous! Glad I finally found one here!
So looks like not many shoot the 40-65 Winchester. I've ordered dies and will get some starline brass
Pop, I saw that one for 15! Ridiculous! Glad I finally found one here!
So looks like not many shoot the 40-65 Winchester. I've ordered dies and will get some starline brass
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Re: Got me an 1886
Now that is a rifle! Congratulations!
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Family, blue steel & wood, hot biscuits, and fresh coffee.
Luke 22:36 Romans 12:17-21 Ephesians 4:26-32
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Re: Got me an 1886
I haven't shot the 40-65 yet, but I have a project involving an 1886 in 45-90 with a funky barrel that is going to wind up as a 40-65. I am looking forward to shooting it as a 40-65. It will go nicely with my 86 in 40-82.
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Learning what shoots well in your gun is the majority of the fun in having these old guns!
George
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Re: Got me an 1886
I had this one in 40-65 until last year
Starline brass in 40-65 was not available in the UK so I had to form it from 45-70. No big deal but I also had to thin down the rims on a lathe to get the cases to chamber. The bore slugged at 0.407, which was the same size as bullets from the only mould I could get, the Lyman 403169. I like to have a bullet at least 1 thou over bore size so I didn't think accuracy would be any good and in that I wasn't mistaken. I tried black powder to bump up the soft bullets a bit but still could not get better than a 6in group at 100 yards. I finally got tired of experimenting with it and sold it on. 40-65 is classified as an obsolete calibre in the UK so guns chambered for it can be sold without any permits and I was able to turn a good profit.
Perry Owens
Starline brass in 40-65 was not available in the UK so I had to form it from 45-70. No big deal but I also had to thin down the rims on a lathe to get the cases to chamber. The bore slugged at 0.407, which was the same size as bullets from the only mould I could get, the Lyman 403169. I like to have a bullet at least 1 thou over bore size so I didn't think accuracy would be any good and in that I wasn't mistaken. I tried black powder to bump up the soft bullets a bit but still could not get better than a 6in group at 100 yards. I finally got tired of experimenting with it and sold it on. 40-65 is classified as an obsolete calibre in the UK so guns chambered for it can be sold without any permits and I was able to turn a good profit.
Perry Owens
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- Aussie Chris
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Re: Got me an 1886
Hi Perry.
40-65 is also classified as obsolete here and if it's made before 1900 like mine it doesn't come under the firearms act.
Hopefully she will be a shooter, i'll have to slug the bore and check the casting die size.
40-65 is also classified as obsolete here and if it's made before 1900 like mine it doesn't come under the firearms act.
Hopefully she will be a shooter, i'll have to slug the bore and check the casting die size.
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Hi Chris,
Over here you can only possess an obsolete calibre gun without permit if held as a"curiosity or ornament" so if you want to fire it you have to put it on your licence. I hear a rumour that the law is about to crack down on obsolete calibre concessions as criminals have been buying "obsolete" handguns chambered for .44 Russian and .41 Colt then buying the components to make the ammo.
Perry
Over here you can only possess an obsolete calibre gun without permit if held as a"curiosity or ornament" so if you want to fire it you have to put it on your licence. I hear a rumour that the law is about to crack down on obsolete calibre concessions as criminals have been buying "obsolete" handguns chambered for .44 Russian and .41 Colt then buying the components to make the ammo.
Perry
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Surely your criminals aren't more industrious than ours???? Obviously, no one's told them how much WORK it is to make ammo for obsolete cartridges!perry owens wrote:Hi Chris,
Over here you can only possess an obsolete calibre gun without permit if held as a"curiosity or ornament" so if you want to fire it you have to put it on your licence. I hear a rumour that the law is about to crack down on obsolete calibre concessions as criminals have been buying "obsolete" handguns chambered for .44 Russian and .41 Colt then buying the components to make the ammo.
Perry
Griff,
SASS/CMSA #93
NRA Patron
GUSA #93
There is a fine line between hobby & obsession!
AND... I'm over it!!
No I ain't ready, but let's do it anyway!
SASS/CMSA #93
NRA Patron
GUSA #93
There is a fine line between hobby & obsession!
AND... I'm over it!!
No I ain't ready, but let's do it anyway!