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Bonner Full Member Offline Posts: 135 Location: middle georgia Joined: Mar 2^nd, 2015	win 1885 rework Jul 18^th, 2015 at 8:15pm	Print Post
	This rifle serial number was applied on April 01,1887. Caliber 44 WCF, #2 weight round barrel 28" long, Plain trigger, sporting leaf sight. I found this rifle at Williams sight Co, On there used guns for sale. I don't know did the work, Bur the rifle has been caliber in 32-40. Thanks Bonner


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watchthewind Oldtimer Offline Posts: 948 Location: Phoenix, AZ Joined: Mar 10^th, 2015	Re: win 1885 rework Reply #1 - Jul 18^th, 2015 at 9:07pm	Print Post
	Looks good Please post a range report!

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shovel80 Oldtimer Offline Posts: 896 Location: Sonora,CA Joined: Jun 6^th, 2011	Re: win 1885 rework Reply #2 - Jul 18^th, 2015 at 9:58pm	Print Post
	Looks like a single "Set" Trigger Not a Plain ... Terry

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frnkeore Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 7272 Location: Central Point, OR 97502 Joined: Jun 16^th, 2010	Re: win 1885 rework Reply #3 - Jul 19^th, 2015 at 1:05am	Print Post
	shovel80 wrote on Jul 18^th, 2015 at 9:58pm: Looks like a single "Set" Trigger Not a Plain ... Terry DST Frank

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westerner Frequent Elocutionist Offline deleted posts and threads record holder. Posts: 11468 Location: Why, out West of course Joined: May 29^th, 2006	Re: win 1885 rework Reply #4 - Jul 19^th, 2015 at 1:17am	Print Post
	Nice rifle. The barrel looks heavier than a #2 weight. Interesting range. Joe.

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RayH Oldtimer Offline ASSRA # 10880 Posts: 753 Location: Oldest City, FL Joined: Jan 4^th, 2012	Re: win 1885 rework Reply #5 - Jul 19^th, 2015 at 7:17am	Print Post
	Very sweet looking rig.

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oneatatime Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 3874 Location: Rocky Mountains Joined: Oct 30^th, 2011	Re: win 1885 rework Reply #6 - Jul 19^th, 2015 at 9:04am	Print Post
	I think Bonner was saying that when it left the factory on April 01, 1887 it was a 44WCF with a 28 inch #2 round barrel and had a plain trigger and sporting leaf sight. Obviously in the intervening years it has been rebarreled, retriggered, restocked, and resighted. It's beautiful.


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SSShooter Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2917 Location: Southern NJ Joined: Aug 1^st, 2010	Re: win 1885 rework Reply #7 - Jul 19^th, 2015 at 9:21am	Print Post
	Indeed, that is a beautiful High Wall. How does it shoot?

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shovel80 Oldtimer Offline Posts: 896 Location: Sonora,CA Joined: Jun 6^th, 2011	Re: win 1885 rework Reply #8 - Jul 19^th, 2015 at 10:13am	Print Post
	frnkeore wrote on Jul 19^th, 2015 at 1:05am: shovel80 wrote on Jul 18^th, 2015 at 9:58pm: Looks like a single "Set" Trigger Not a Plain ... Terry DST LOL...your right Frank, I saw that he said plain, and I just noticed the screw without noticing the second Trigger Frank

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westerner Frequent Elocutionist Offline deleted posts and threads record holder. Posts: 11468 Location: Why, out West of course Joined: May 29^th, 2006	Re: win 1885 rework Reply #9 - Jul 19^th, 2015 at 1:49pm	Print Post
	oneatatime wrote on Jul 19^th, 2015 at 9:04am: I think Bonner was saying that when it left the factory on April 01, 1887 it was a 44WCF with a 28 inch #2 round barrel and had a plain trigger and sporting leaf sight. Obviously in the intervening years it has been rebarreled, retriggered, restocked, and resighted. It's beautiful. Well DUH, ME ! Tell us more about your rifle and your rifle range. Have you shot it yet? That's one stout ole bench. Joe.

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marlinguy Frequent Elocutionist Offline Ballards may be weaker, but they sure are neater! Posts: 16111 Location: Oregon Joined: Feb 2^nd, 2009	Re: win 1885 rework Reply #10 - Jul 19^th, 2015 at 4:09pm	Print Post
	Very nicely reworked!

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calledflyer Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 3570 Joined: Mar 9^th, 2015	Re: win 1885 rework Reply #11 - Jul 19^th, 2015 at 4:30pm	Print Post
	How did you determine the original serial number to date it? Or were you the one that replaced the triggers, etc after noting the original info? It looks like a nice piece for sure.


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Bonner Full Member Offline Posts: 135 Location: middle georgia Joined: Mar 2^nd, 2015	Re: win 1885 rework Reply #12 - Jul 19^th, 2015 at 4:57pm	Print Post
	Yes, lucked out on finding this rife in its present shape. I just wish I knew who did the rebuild on it. Because I have a relining job on a Stevens 45 I want done. Thanks to westerner for explaining what I was trying to say. I have shot it very little, to Hot in middle Georgia. But today I bit the bullet and loaded up 20 shells and tried to get them to go to the same area code. The range I shoot at is in my front Yard. Thank God for small miracles, I live in the woods and love it.


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Ciao998 Senior Forum Member Offline Posts: 263 Location: Kennewick, WA Joined: Oct 23^rd, 2013	Re: win 1885 rework Reply #13 - Jul 19^th, 2015 at 5:30pm	Print Post
	Sweet rifle, very classy. I assume you are shooting fixed ammunition? If you are interested in shooting in competition, breach-seating the bullets is probably in order. It will likely yield much tighter groups. A different powder and bullet should also be on the list. With those 3 changes you'll likely have a very accurate rifle. Good luck and have fun! Ps check to see if your breech block is or has been bushed. John


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Bonner Full Member Offline Posts: 135 Location: middle georgia Joined: Mar 2^nd, 2015	Re: win 1885 rework Reply #14 - Jul 19^th, 2015 at 5:58pm	Print Post
	Called flyer, I wrote to and paid for the manufacturer's data from the Cody Firearms Museum, at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, in Cody WY. The center will send you a letter with the serial number records for your rifle. Ciao 998 Yes, fixed ammo. I have just started to cast bullets and shoot Black powder. I am trying to learn as I go. Any help with bullet type? mold, seater ,weight, Loading data would be a great help. Thanks, Bonner


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