1886 .45-70 to .50-110

[EG73]

What does this conversion require, other than a new barrel?

Just pondering a future fun gun.

[RIDERED350r]

There is also work required in the action for the larger diameter and longer 50-110. Choose your gunsmith carefully for this job. I know for a fact Turnbull knows how to do it correctly. I'm sure there are others as well. But I've read reports here and there of attempts that were not successful.

[Bronco]

Turnbull did mine..... awesome work , expensive though,
I guess the old saying of you get what you pay for applies here !

[buckeyeshooter]

I just bought a Turnbull Manufactured 1886 in 50-110. Probably less expensive than buying a gun and having it converted. Plus, I got to spec it out... 32 inch barrel, shotgun butt and case finish.

[oldebear1950]

there is a company in Anchorage, Alaska called Wild West guns could probably do the work, but like Turnbull would probably be expensive.
When I was stationed in Kodiak, Alaska a popular conversion for 1886 and Marlin 1895s was the 450 Alaskan, and 500 Alaskan. They were both very powerful and were hand loading propositions.
I would assume the 50-110 would also be a handloading proposition.
Wild West Guns also does a 45 caliber super hot conversion that has the option to use factory 45-70 ammo when you can not reload. Might want to contact them

[RIDERED350r]

Yes, 50-110 is most definitely a hand loading situation, especially if one wants to run to the higher pressures a modern 1886 will tolerate over their antique counterparts. The only factory 50-110 ammo I know of is offered by Buffalo Arms. They offer black powder or smokeless loaded to original black powder pressures.

[JFE]

This question gets asked every few months. There’s a lot of internal work required to make the larger cartridge fit and cycle in an 1886 or 71.

Here’s some info from a different site that you might useful:

https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthrea ... st17996497

[fordwannabe]

Mike Hunter restorations did my 50-100-450 conversion work. The carrier needs work (50-110 is longer so the carrier needs modified to accept it). The frame actually has to be modified to accept the longer cartridge going through the loading gate. WELL WORTH THE EFFORT IN MY OPINION.