Leaky Waders
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Today we picked up our new 1886 takedown in 45-70. Within the box, one can tell by the respective literature that quite a few companies had their hand in getting this gun to the consumer - and I thank everyone of them. (Davidson's, Winchester, Miroku and last but not least Turnbull).
Upon opening the box in the gun store where it had been shipped in my name, we just heard "That is one beautiful rifle." I agree.
The takedown is operated by a lever on the distal portion of the magazine tube - one simply flips the lever and unscrews it. Next, the foreend of the rifle can be taken down by turning it 90 degrees from the reciever. (The action must be completely open - ie lever down - to turn the barrel.) It's easy.
The rifle has several markings on the semi octagon barrel that I couldn't photograph well: on the right side "1886 DELUXE LIMITED SERIES" "Made by Miroku - Japan -- Imported by BACO. Incorporated, Utah Winchester is a registered trademark of Ol in Corporation"
The left side has "WINCHESTER Model 1886 Deluxe Takedown -- Caliber 45-70 Govt. ONLY"
This rifle was one of the lot that Turnbull made in a run prior to ordering 4 July this year. It features Turnbull case hardening blueing and traditional safety - half-cock, with no rebounding hammer. The area where the safety button used to be had been welded by their master welder and "Turnbull 1886" is tastefully engraved on the tang.
I became enamored with the 45-70 due to a future buffalo hunt that I may be going on in a year or two. Reloading the 45-70 seemed fun compared to my current set-up, and Hickok45's youtube videos as well as the threads in the reloading and hunting section just got me fired up to get something chambered in 45-70. So after looking at various platforms i decided on an 1886. It was just serendipity that Turnbull offered a nice package during the time I was shopping.
After several e-mails and a couple of phone calls to their representative, i pulled the trigger and, thus far, am very happy.
I have lots of starline brass and missouri 405 grains bullets waiting on some powder. I'll keep my loads modest to make it fun to shoot. We'll buy some factory loads to start her out on just to make sure she cycles everything well.
Here are some picture's that don't do it justice...
Upon opening the box in the gun store where it had been shipped in my name, we just heard "That is one beautiful rifle." I agree.
The takedown is operated by a lever on the distal portion of the magazine tube - one simply flips the lever and unscrews it. Next, the foreend of the rifle can be taken down by turning it 90 degrees from the reciever. (The action must be completely open - ie lever down - to turn the barrel.) It's easy.
The rifle has several markings on the semi octagon barrel that I couldn't photograph well: on the right side "1886 DELUXE LIMITED SERIES" "Made by Miroku - Japan -- Imported by BACO. Incorporated, Utah Winchester is a registered trademark of Ol in Corporation"
The left side has "WINCHESTER Model 1886 Deluxe Takedown -- Caliber 45-70 Govt. ONLY"
This rifle was one of the lot that Turnbull made in a run prior to ordering 4 July this year. It features Turnbull case hardening blueing and traditional safety - half-cock, with no rebounding hammer. The area where the safety button used to be had been welded by their master welder and "Turnbull 1886" is tastefully engraved on the tang.
I became enamored with the 45-70 due to a future buffalo hunt that I may be going on in a year or two. Reloading the 45-70 seemed fun compared to my current set-up, and Hickok45's youtube videos as well as the threads in the reloading and hunting section just got me fired up to get something chambered in 45-70. So after looking at various platforms i decided on an 1886. It was just serendipity that Turnbull offered a nice package during the time I was shopping.
After several e-mails and a couple of phone calls to their representative, i pulled the trigger and, thus far, am very happy.
I have lots of starline brass and missouri 405 grains bullets waiting on some powder. I'll keep my loads modest to make it fun to shoot. We'll buy some factory loads to start her out on just to make sure she cycles everything well.
Here are some picture's that don't do it justice...