Cole younger and lady bandits belle starr and pearl hart. About 1886 winchester rifles the 1886 winchester rifle was a successor to the 1873 winchester, designed on a john browning patent. Lists the food typically consumed daily in the early 1880s by adult factory workers in the eastern u. This is an extremely rare printing by john t madl, associate professor emeritus of the lake superior university. Also, there is an image between pages 384 and 388 in the first section that was cut off in the original book. A vast improvement over the 1876 model, the 86, with its vertical locking bolts and streamlined frame, was distinctively different from previous winchesters, and was the first repeater from inventive firearms genius john m.
The reason i ask is winchester offered the 4570 ammunition available with a 330 gr. These unique rifles and shotguns are commissioned by and sold through a specific dealer or group of dealers. Identifying your model 1886 winchester john t madl on. Jun 15, 2008 a standard rifle would normally have a straight grip standard walnut stock with a crecent buttplate, round 26 barrel although octagon barrels were more popular early on. I am interested in anyone s experience with a modern 1886. Jul 28, 2011 looking for the aprox value of a 1886 lever action winchester with a nickle plated chamber that is partially worn off. The city lies at the heart of the wider city of winchester, a local government district, at the western end of the south downs national park, on the river itchen. According to blue book of gun values author, dennis russel, this 2nd generation texas paterson was manufactured under authorized agreement with colt firearms by the colt blackpowder arms co. I received this book for free through goodreads first reads. The barrel address is not stamped, i do not know why. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. After selecting the appropriate model, you will be easily guided through the variations and condition, to the value range. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. The magazine was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america.
What was the rate of twist for the model 1886 in 4570. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful children s books with prime book box, a subscription. Winchester 1886 uberti usa is introducing two versions of this iconic john m. Value of 1886 winchester the firearms forum the buying.
The complete godeys ladys book 18301896 accessible archives. A model 1866 in 90% condition would be a pretty rare find. In the 1880s, winchester rifles were instantly recognizable to the public, because of the popularity of the models 1866, 1873 and 1876, all based on the b. Hunters have the choice of a fullsized winchester 1886 sporting rifle or the compact 1886 hunter lite rifle.
In the mid1880s, winchester discovered that their position as the foremost maker of hunting and sporting long arms was under serious challenge from rivals such as remington. Decorative visual appeal can increase a book s value. That is mindboggling even in light of the fact that not all of winchesters guns remained within u. My experiences with the pedersoli 188671 in 4570 govt. Gun is newunfired and comes with its original box and all paperwork. Whether hunting or long range silhouette shooting, this is one rifle that can get the job done. This gun is in aproximately 40% condition with 30% of the original bllue on the receiver. American rifleman a look back at the 1886 winchester. The 1886 was to become winchester s big game repeater, often seeing action in africa, and became theodore roosevelt s favorite until it ceased production in 1932.
My advice to you would be to have the rifle visually appraised by a competent, trustworthy party. The story mainly follows the travels of a gun, the winchester 1886 but also follows a family. Its a unique and absolutely essential resource for anyone who owns this wonderful firearm. Famous for its rugged construction and leveraction mechanism allowing the rifleman to fire a number of shots before having to reload. It was the first lever gun to handle the 4570 cartridge, the largest caliber known to man at the time. These may or may not be limited in quantity, but they are generally available only through the dealer s or sources listed with the firearm s details. So who if anybody making a replica of winchester 1886. Magazine tube winchester 1886 click for length choice and. It should have casecoloring on the frame, buttplate, and forend cap. Editor is esteemed author bert hartman, historian and board member of the winchester arms collectors association waca and moderator of waca and gun.
Woman in japan godeys ladys book 1886 accessible archives. Bo1597 winchester lever action repeating firearms, vol. A boy in texas waits for a christmas present he chose from a montgomery ward catalog. Bo0923 fashion paper dolls from godey s lady s book.
Use magazine spring part number ms86 and follower wp721a tube measurements. Since the mid1980 s browning and winchester have both offered japanese made 1886 s in different configurations. The winchester model 1886 was a leveraction repeating rifle designed by john browning to handle some of the more powerful cartridges of the period. At the 2011 census, winchester had a population of 45,184.
The rifle is on it s way to me for inspection and if it is as described, it should be a great rifle. Winchester back in 1936 or thereabouts decided the 1886 was old hat nobody wanted a 4570 any more and it was a very expensive gun to produce. Offered is a very nice winchester 1886 takedown model in 33 wcf. Ammunition your winchester model 1886 is designed to shoot modem factory cartridges only. Winchester 1886 parts replacement and original parts for winchesters and other antique firearms plus jimenez bryco jennings, including firing pins, magazine tubes, barrels, receivers, takedown manuals, butt plates and screws, grips stocks and more. Shows daily wages for shepherds, lady s maids, soldiers, stone cutters, cooks, tailors, glassmakers, weavers, and more. I just traded my beloved marlin guide gun 4570 for a new winchester 1886 4570. The factory wanted a rifle for very powerful calibers. This is the magazine tube for the winchester mod 1886 rifle. A historic 1886 winchester rifle has broken the world record for the most expensive single gun ever auctioned. The present, a brand new, lever action winchester 1886 and a box of its big. A students perspective the value of primary sources webinar slide deck. Both are absolute beauties, decked out in a stick of agrade walnut and featuring deep, rich, colorcase finishes.
Marion marriott, sarah winchesters niece who lived with her and acted as a secretary, was a real person. Our collection provides the complete run of godeys ladys book, and is the. An 86 made in 1887 or 1888 will be noticeably heavier than a rifle from the 1890 s, as will an 90 s rifle be compared to one made after the turn of the century. Model 1886 current products these leveraction rifles make up the core family of model 1886 rifles currently being produced by winchester repeating arms. With great descriptions and accompanying black and white photos to explain in depth identifying characteristics of the winchester 1886. Model 1886 is one of the most robust lever action rifles ever produced by winchester. Replacement and original parts for winchesters and other antique firearms plus jimenez bryco jennings, including firing pins, magazine tubes. Today, original 86s in good condition bring a big premium from hunters and collectors. Those early 86 s represented a highwater mark for winchester in terms of fit and finish that the world will be unlikely to see. Winchester s marketing slogan was quite a bold statement, but one that was not braggadocio. What was the rate of twist for the model 1886 in 4590 and were they all the same.
Along with some wwii military rifles i have sold for my pal s widow she has a win. Winchester rifles model 1886 for sale guns international. Shooting and discussing an original winchester 1886. This gun is one of winchester s limited production historical rifle models, which for 2012 include the models 1885, 1886, 1892 and 71. I told her i would find out if it is worth anything. The barrel length is 2 for sale by hunters trading post on gunsamerica 9860746. Today, original 86 s in good condition bring a big premium from hunters and collectors. It was manufactured in 1888 and is said to have an excellent bore. The podcast criminal covered sarah winchester s endless building of the winchester mansion on their episode the widow and the winchester. The magazine is best known for the handtinted fashion plate that appeared at the start of each issue, which. Winchester repeating arms company established itself as one of the leading firearms manufacturers of the world, and subsequent rifles produced by winchester are highly prized by collectors today.
I can not find anywhere on the gun that says winchester. It s a unique and absolutely essential resource for anyone who owns this wonderful firearm. The result was the long action of the model 1886 rifle that could accept the long, powerful. This is the second book in the winchester lever action repeating firearms series, the. Winchester developed from the roman town of venta belgarum, which in turn developed from an iron age oppidum. On some pages, the text is cut off because it runs into the books binding. When the model 70 was introduced way back in 1936 it represented what i consider to be the ultimate culmination of the american boltaction hunting rifle. Shop for winchester rifles 1886 parts today with numrich gun parts. Winchester s major landmark is winchester cathedral, one of the largest cathedrals in europe, with the distinction of having the longest nave and overall length of all gothic cathedrals in europe. I have not read a western novel in a long time but will certainly look for more by this author. The pedersoli 1886 71 will not feed because it is really a mod71 clone.
Illustration courtesy of winchester repeating arms. Throughout its production winchester lightened the 86. The american poet alexandra teague s book, the wise and foolish builders persea, 2015, reconsiders sarah winchester s legacy in the context of westward expansion and gun violence. They set about redesigning the 1886 to make production cost efficient and in doing so eliminated the carrier hook. The 1886 s uncanny, reliable, smooth function made it an instant success in its day. Uri hello wayne, wow, i received your book and have already read it twice. It was a really hard decision, as i had come to appeciate the accuracy and features of my gg. A 19thcentury gun has become the most expensive single firearm ever sold at auction according to the rock island auction company, which recently.
The 1886 was to become winchesters big game repeater, often seeing action in africa, and became theodore roosevelts favorite until it ceased production in 1932. The feet of these japanese women are not bound, being as free to walk or visit as are the women of america. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. I would see what winchester 1886 s have sold for not what they are listed for, but what they have actually sold for that are in. May 11, 2008 your model 1886 was made in 1894and if your father bought it used in the yukon, it may well have been carried there by it s original owner during the great klondike gold rush in 18971899. Original winchester factory records are available for this model from the cody firearms museum in cody, wyoming, from serial number 1 thru 156999, except 146000 thru 150799.
Godey, godeys ladys book, was one of the most popular and longlived womens magazines. The barrel length is 2 for sale by hunters trading post on gunsamerica. That is mindboggling even in light of the fact that not all of winchester s guns remained within u. Lvii from july through december, 1858, edited by sarah j. Collectors firearms has a huge selection of winchester rifles and antique winchesters for sale. The 1886 was one of the most popular guns of the west, used well into the 1950 s. Winchester rifles, antique winchesters for sale collectors firearms. Please visit the website and check out what the great folks who support us have to offer. This is a very nice condition antique winchester 1886 for sale chambered in 3856 caliber. Marion marriott, sarah winchester s niece who lived with her and acted as a secretary, was a real person. It is 60 miles 97 km southwest of london and 14 miles 23 km from southampton, the closest other city. Today s collectors love the model 1886 as they were available with many special order features and winchester factory records are generally complete for this model.
Winchester model 1866, winchester model 1866 for sale. Contact 275 winchester avenue morgan, ut 84050 8003333288 8018762711. I have always wanted one of them, and this deal was too good to pass up. The only companies actually manufacturing new model 1886 winchester pattern rifles are chiappa italy not in full production yet, as posted above. Record the serial number at the front of this book for future reference. Beautiful original stock i believe a 22 barrel and a 12 magazine not certain if im measuring them correctly. Godey s ladys book, july december 1855, vol 51, a famous women s magazine in the 19th century, sarah hale, louis godey, focusing on fashion, home life, literature and a variety of subjects.
Historic 1886 winchester rifle draws world recordbreaking. Winchester 1886 short history model 1886 was developed by john m. Godeys ladys book, 18301898 cleveland museum of art. It is the best book, by far, in regards to the browning and winchester 1885. Jun 08, 2018 shooting and discussing an original winchester 1886. Winchester 1886 the firearms forum the buying, selling or. Browning m1885 black powder cartridge rifle book by wayne. Godeys ladys book, alternatively known as godeys magazine and ladys book, was an. Hi wayne, im so pleased to have your remarkable book on the 1885. Model 1886 on upper tang, pat date on lower tang just behind the trigger and serial number in the 111,xxx range.
New, used and commemorative models from this historic brand. Browning designed the 1886 to be much stronger than the henry, but still recognizable as a winchester lever gun. Godey intended to take advantage of the popularity of gift books, many of which were marketed specifically to women. Certain winchester repeating arms products are called exclusive products. Winchester 1886 winchester 1886 parts gun parts antique. Okay, based on how you have described your rifle, it sounds like it lacks condition. Todays collectors love the model 1886 as they were available with many special order features and winchester factory records are generally complete for this model. Sep 30, 2016 the story of the legendary winchester rifle.
Production on the 1886 ceased in 1932 with serial number 159994. In appraising your gun, you must initially determine your model configuration, then the variety of that model. To reemphasize, this second volume in the winchester lever action repeating firearms series describes the models of 1886 and 1892 on a partbypart basis with all changes to either rifle listed by serial number range. Winchester is a city and the county town of hampshire, england. Winchesters marketing slogan was quite a bold statement, but one that was not braggadocio. Bo1672 winchester lever action repeating firearms vol. It is drilled through on the end for the magazine plug screw. New movie mixes fact with a lot of fiction share this.
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