Pumpkinslinger wrote: |
Kinda hard to tell from the photos. A better photo of the receiver would help. It sure looks like a Winchester 1886 to me. Here's a pic >> upload.wikimedia.org/w...%2C_05.JPG The 1886 was designed for larger cartridges so I'm betting that yours isn't a .44-40. There should be some caliber/cartridge info on it somewhere. |
dan1dad wrote: |
so before I open my mouth again and even look like more of a fool than I did over missing the Model 1886 on the tang, I am just going to ask. Does anyone think this gun is worth much? Should I attempt to shoot it or not? I'm heading to my Dads tomorrow morning and will try to find out more about it from him, like, what caliber it is. I see no markings on it anywhere indicating caliber and I dont know how to find out. SO I will ask the previous owner. Hell, he probably still has some ammo for it somewhere knowing him. and a big thanks to everyone for tolerating my ignorance ; of which lately I have a abundance of... :-) |
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