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chawk Full Member Offline Posts: 223 Location: Virginia Joined: Jan 29^th, 2014	WTB: Winchester 1885 Barrel Oct 22^nd, 2026 at 9:43pm	Print Post
	Its probably a long shot, but does anyone have a #3 barrel in 32-40 with a good bore? I have various other 1885 parts for trade if that brings a barrel out of the woodwork. I have other low and high wall projects in need of barrels so offer up others if you want, but my main priority is a 32-40.


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frnkeore Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 7779 Location: Central Point, OR 97502 Joined: Jun 16^th, 2010	Re: WTB: Winchester 1885 Barrel Reply #1 - Oct 22^nd, 2026 at 11:40pm	Print Post
	You'll need to say what barrel thread you need.

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chawk Full Member Offline Posts: 223 Location: Virginia Joined: Jan 29^th, 2014	Re: WTB: Winchester 1885 Barrel Reply #2 - yesterday at 12:56am	Print Post
	I cant take off the current barrel so I cant give accurate thread measurements. I thought all number 3's were large shank and threaded for a high wall? Sorry if I'm being dense and just don't understand the question.


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Old-Win Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1857 Location: Minnesota Joined: Nov 24^th, 2005	Re: WTB: Winchester 1885 Barrel Reply #3 - yesterday at 3:11am	Print Post
	You can get a fairly accurate measurement just by opening the action. Large shank .935", small shank .825". Enough difference between the two sizes that it will be easy to tell.


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bpjack Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 4128 Location: East Olympia, WA Joined: May 18^th, 2008	Re: WTB: Winchester 1885 Barrel Reply #4 - yesterday at 3:33am	Print Post
	The #3 weight being large shanks only MIGHT be true of all original high walls but I have a 45-90 #3 and a 30-30 #3 with small shanks. The large shank threads go almost tough the receiver side walls on the right side. It can be deceiving however. I had a 38-55 that I always thought was a small shank until I examined it closer.

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chawk Full Member Offline Posts: 223 Location: Virginia Joined: Jan 29^th, 2014	Re: WTB: Winchester 1885 Barrel Reply #5 - yesterday at 4:03am	Print Post
	I cannot get an accurate measurement but after comparing it to a few of my other high walls as well as my low walls, I believe that I have a small shank action. This a pic of the action in question, this one looks just like my low walls: (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) This is a pic of another project action, the barrel goes much closer to the outside. This is what my other high walls look like. (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)


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hairtrigger Participating Member Offline Posts: 48 Location: Illinois Joined: Dec 10^th, 2007	Re: WTB: Winchester 1885 Barrel Reply #6 - yesterday at 12:29pm	Print Post
	I have 3 #3 oct. Orig . Bbls. @ present ,all m85 wins. But you should call for accurate descriptions some time ? All are wrong cals. Two are exc. rebores , 35 cals. One is .35/40 Maynard chamber.another is .357 maximum chamber . Both cut w/ 1/16” twist ,8 groove , .030 wide land width. They shoot ! Have one more orig. #3 oct.w/ clean exterior but has been drilled & needs to be finish drilled to 1/2” to accept a liner. You may find one of these of more interest depending on what else you find . I’m in I’ll. E.z. To reach ,Hairtrigger @ 815 729 0460,Thanks.


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bpjack Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 4128 Location: East Olympia, WA Joined: May 18^th, 2008	Re: WTB: Winchester 1885 Barrel Reply #7 - yesterday at 3:41pm	Print Post
	Chawk, I would say your top action is a small shank and the other large.

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RJ-35-40 Senior Forum Member Offline Posts: 412 Location: Saint Augustine Joined: Dec 7^th, 2016	Re: WTB: Winchester 1885 Barrel Reply #8 - yesterday at 4:00pm	Print Post
	Maybe a stupid question... In general, Which is stronger, hoop strength wise, , a small shank with more receiver ring material or a large shank with less receiver ring material. I'd guess it boiles down to the material in each but typically what is the stronger material, receivers or barrels..? TIA quote author=3C2E343F3D355E0 link=1792705398/7#7 date=1792770098]Chawk, I would say your top action is a small shank and the other large. [/quote]


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bpjack Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 4128 Location: East Olympia, WA Joined: May 18^th, 2008	Re: WTB: Winchester 1885 Barrel Reply #9 - yesterday at 4:40pm	Print Post
	I am not a metal urgent or a mental patient (well not anymore) but when I handed my small shank .22 high wall to John King at a Tacoma match years ago and asked him to rebarrell it to 45-90, he didn’t blink an eye but did say it should be used for BP. It was my first high wall and I didn’t know the difference. Thousands of rounds later no issues. Take my knowledge with a grain of salt and a margarita. But don’t shoot and drink, unless you are a Canadian of course. I still wonder what Tom Bodnar (may he rest in peace) was sipping on while I watched him shoot a rebar barrel 250 at Tommy’s. Jack

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hairtrigger Participating Member Offline Posts: 48 Location: Illinois Joined: Dec 10^th, 2007	Re: WTB: Winchester 1885 Barrel Reply #10 - yesterday at 5:31pm	Print Post
	I have 3 #3 oct. Orig . Bbls. @ present ,all m85 wins. But you should call for accurate descriptions some time ? All are wrong cals. Two are exc. rebores , 35 cals. One is .35/40 Maynard chamber.another is .357 maximum chamber . Both cut w/ 1/16” twist ,8 groove , .030 wide land width. They shoot ! Have one more orig. #3 oct.w/ clean exterior but has been drilled & needs to be finish drilled to 1/2” to accept a liner. You may find one of these of more interest depending on what else you find . I’m in I’ll. E.z. To reach ,Hairtrigger @ 815 258-2270 Thanks.


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Schuetzendave Frequent Elocutionist Offline Retired Ex-Shooter Posts: 4275 Location: St. Albert, Alberta Joined: Jan 28^th, 2005	Re: WTB: Winchester 1885 Barrel Reply #11 - yesterday at 10:12pm	Print Post
	Tom and Ron only drank top shelf Scotch.


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