Got me an 1886 Winchester Take-Down!

[rbertalotto]

Always wanted to add one of these to the collection.

On the way back from dropping my son and family off at the airport, I stopped at a gun shop I haven't visited in over a year.

There on the wall was a modern (Japan), unfired 1886, 45-70, Take-Down....Box, papers. etc....on consignment. The PO had a gunsmith remove the tang safety and install a tang sight. He then put it in the safe and never fired it.

The asking price was fair, but I asked them if they would present the owner an offer. I offered $300 below the asking price and the owner accepted!

This is a picture that I found on the internet as I haven't had time to photograph the actual rifle............and I know how upset we get when we post "New Rifles" without pictures.... :lol:



I'll take pictures tomorrow and change it..........

[Bugscuffle]

Ya done good Pard!!

[MJN77]

Looks good. I have one of the new "miroko-chester" 1886 short rifles with a 24" round barrel. The quality is outstanding. I think you will enjoy your new rifle.  Mine looks like this. http://www.winchesterguns.com/products/catalog/detail.asp?family=024C&mid=534175

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[Buffler Razz]

The PO had a gunsmith remove the tang safety and install a tang sight. He then put it in the safe and never fired it.

i would be most interested in seeing a pic of this change if you do not mind. I've got a strong hankering for a big bore lever action and the original '86's are out of my reach right now.

Thanks & Happy New Year!

[rbertalotto]

If you do a search there are a number of well written internet articles with great pictures showing the procedure.

Only take about 20 minutes.

[Buffler Razz]

Roy
Saw the picture and the article, THANKS! I appreciate the info, will search out the modification.
Have a great day!
Buffler Razz

[Popa Kapoff]

Very nice.