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Which 1886?

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Mean Bob Mean:

--- Quote from: 1961MJS on July 25, 2017, 11:13:25 AM ---I would do that, bilut I'm a shooter MUCH more than collector.  I don't like to shoot history if I can avoid it.  I do shoot a ww2 Remington Rand 1911 though.
Later

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Turnbull builds them as well, sans tang safety.  Call them and see what they want for one. 

Coal Creek Griff:

--- Quote from: Mean Bob Mean on July 25, 2017, 02:53:18 PM ---Turnbull builds them as well, sans tang safety.  Call them and see what they want for one. 

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They do look nice.  I've always assumed with Turnbull is that if you have to ask the price...

http://www.turnbullmfg.com/gun/turnbull-mfg-co-model-1886/

CC Griff

MJN77:
Thanks for the replies. I think Turnbull is likely out of my price range and an original isn't really something I want to beat up with lots of use. I can't seem to find much info on the Chiappa as quality and weather the bugs have been worked out. Like I said, I prefer the "classic" looks of the Chiappa, but I'm leaning toward the 24 inch Mirokuchester at the moment. I had one and it was a really nice rifle even with that stupid safety and rebounding hammer.

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1961MJS:

--- Quote from: MJN77 on July 26, 2017, 05:51:42 AM ---Thanks for the replies. I think Turnbull is likely out of my price range and an original isn't really something I want to beat up with lots of use. I can't seem to find much info on the Chiappa as quality and weather the bugs have been worked out. Like I said, I prefer the "classic" looks of the Chiappa, but I'm leaning toward the 24 inch Mirokuchester at the moment. I had one and it was a really nice rifle even with that stupid safety and rebounding hammer.

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Hi

The 1886 I have has a 5 pound trigger pull out of the box, the Chiappa Sharps I have needed work.  I'd buy the Chiappa 1886 again if that helps any.  I'm in Norman OK.

Later

Buckaroo Lou:
Since I have never had one apart to see inside does anyone know if there is more to eliminating the tang safety and rebounding hammer on the Miroku Winchesters other than taking out the safety and replacing the hammer with one like the originals.

Basically what I am asking is could there be a kit consisting of a plug to fill the tang safety slot and a replacement hammer developed to sell just like the cross bolt safety plug for the Marlin?

I am not a gunsmith so don't know if it would be that simple. Probably not or someone would have already come up with it.

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