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Winchester 1886 45-90 Evaluation #4187283 08/28/24 12:12 PM 08/28/24 12:12 PM
Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 190 Tuscaloosa Kelly_123 OP 3 point
Kelly_123 OP 3 point Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 190 Tuscaloosa	I have a very used 1886 in 45-90 black powder cartridge that I have shot a couple of time and it is a lot of fun. IT is not a closet queen by any stretch and would have loved to know more about the gun. I do have a Cody Certificate for the rifle. I am looking for someone that can look over the gun and help me determine if safe to continue to use and how to conserve the condition or if it is past and needs to be hung on a wall. Looking for someone with Winchester Rifle experience that can honestly asses and let me know the condition. Any one recommend someone to contact? I am in Tuscaloosa, willing to drive a bit if necessary. Thanks for the time.

Re: Winchester 1886 45-90 Evaluation [Re: Kelly_123] #4187323 08/28/24 02:49 PM 08/28/24 02:49 PM
Joined: Dec 2016 Posts: 11,377 northport deadeye48 Booner
deadeye48 Booner Joined: Dec 2016 Posts: 11,377 northport	You will have to send that to someone who can X-ray it to see if it has any micro-cracks A borescope won’t do this When I need expert advice I tend to talk to myself The older I get the better I used to be

Re: Winchester 1886 45-90 Evaluation [Re: deadeye48] #4187325 08/28/24 02:59 PM 08/28/24 02:59 PM
Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 190 Tuscaloosa Kelly_123 OP 3 point
Kelly_123 OP 3 point Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 190 Tuscaloosa	Anybody that you know of?

Re: Winchester 1886 45-90 Evaluation [Re: Kelly_123] #4187682 08/29/24 10:11 AM 08/29/24 10:11 AM
Joined: Dec 2016 Posts: 11,377 northport deadeye48 Booner
deadeye48 Booner Joined: Dec 2016 Posts: 11,377 northport	Aside from factory techs I do not know anyone who would have that equipment Ive had to send a mod7 to Remington for this very thing Last edited by deadeye48; 08/29/24 10:12 AM. When I need expert advice I tend to talk to myself The older I get the better I used to be

Re: Winchester 1886 45-90 Evaluation [Re: deadeye48] #4187752 08/29/24 12:26 PM 08/29/24 12:26 PM
Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 190 Tuscaloosa Kelly_123 OP 3 point
Kelly_123 OP 3 point Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 190 Tuscaloosa	Thanks for the info. Might have to follow up with Winchester. So far, all of the Gunsmiths I have talked to have admitted that they are not up on the old Winchesters, and I understand completely.

Re: Winchester 1886 45-90 Evaluation [Re: Kelly_123] #4188892 08/31/24 04:16 PM 08/31/24 04:16 PM
Joined: Dec 2018 Posts: 866 Huntsville T thayerp81 6 point
thayerp81 6 point T Joined: Dec 2018 Posts: 866 Huntsville	I’d reach out to Turnbull Restoration, they can also do amazing factory restorations if that’s your thing.

Re: Winchester 1886 45-90 Evaluation [Re: Kelly_123] #4188895 08/31/24 04:18 PM 08/31/24 04:18 PM
Joined: Dec 2018 Posts: 866 Huntsville T thayerp81 6 point
thayerp81 6 point T Joined: Dec 2018 Posts: 866 Huntsville	As far as reaching out to Winchester, they’re not the same company anymore, so will likely be of any help. All of the “old Winchester” information and knowledge is with the Cody Firearms Museum, where you got your certificate

Re: Winchester 1886 45-90 Evaluation [Re: Kelly_123] #4188925 08/31/24 04:42 PM 08/31/24 04:42 PM
Joined: Apr 2000 Posts: 17,769 Elmore County Frankie Old Mossy Horns
Frankie Old Mossy Horns Joined: Apr 2000 Posts: 17,769 Elmore County	I read one time that these old black powder rounds were really accurate at a 1000 yards Frankie's Page

Re: Winchester 1886 45-90 Evaluation [Re: Kelly_123] #4189299 09/01/24 11:27 AM 09/01/24 11:27 AM
Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 6,065 Hoover, AL M48scout 12 point
M48scout 12 point Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 6,065 Hoover, AL	I might start out getting involved in black powder matches just to start making connections with guys who are neck deep into the subject already. From there, they may know of qualified people in their world. https://www.brocksgap.com/matches-bpcrs/black-powder-cartridge-rifle-silhouette/ I would also look at trying to understand reduced loads and aspects of using them safety. Combined with a qualified inspection, you may could adopt a mindset of “I’ve already proof tested this thing at full load … now I’ll shoot on a limited basis towards minimum loads” in hopes of not propagating existing cracks.

Re: Winchester 1886 45-90 Evaluation [Re: M48scout] #4191197 09/04/24 09:04 PM 09/04/24 09:04 PM
Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 190 Tuscaloosa Kelly_123 OP 3 point
Kelly_123 OP 3 point Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 190 Tuscaloosa	Thank you all for the info and suggestions. Lots to think about and research further. Appreciate it all.