Unfollow winchester 3855 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Authentic winchester model 1886 in 3856 at the range youtube. It is not particularly well suited to hunting larger. Dates in winchester history 1633 charlestown is granted territory which includes a wild and unsettled tract of land known as wildwood. May 14, 2016 a 19thcentury gun has become the most expensive single firearm ever sold at auction according to the rock island auction company, which recently sent the historic rifle to a new destiny with an. It was used by marlin firearms from 1875 on for various singleshot target rifles and their 1893 lever action rifle. Although the model 1886 was in production until 1935, the. Winchester rifles model 1886 for sale guns international. Winchester 1894 reloading tool 3856 wcf 1886 winchester cal. Along with some wwii military rifles i have sold for my pals widow she has a win. An original winchester model 1886 rifle in 3856 caliber.
Original stocks were preserved during the restoration. Authentic winchester model 1886 in 3856 at the range. Please call us at 603 5548197 or use the email form on our contact page if you have any questions. The bore is in great shape with no rust or pitting at all. We offer a wide range of antique guns, ammo and collectable items with new products added daily. The marlin single short rifle and colt pumpaction riflewere also chambered in this cartridge. Ok, i have a question for you guys that are loading for the 38 56 win.
Winchester never in the history of its production headstamped this caliber that way. May 01, 2001 the history of winchester firearms is a captivating and wonderfully illustrated chronicle of one of the most famous and legendary names in history. Get the best deals on winchester hunting gun reloading tools when. The history of winchester firearms, 18661980 duncan. Save up to 20% on ammunition and shooting accessories at ventura munitions. From deer to upland birds to target shooting and selfdefense, there is a superx product for almost every quarry. Winchester continued to refine firearm designs with inventors benjamin tyler henry and nelson king, and on may 22, 1866, the winchester repeating arms company was born. November 5, 2012 phil spangenberger while many of the american frontiers most famous arms are well known today, few have had the distinction of becoming a working classic for as long as the browningdesigned 1886 winchester lever. The history of winchester firearms is a captivating and wonderfully illustrated chronicle of one of the most famous and legendary names in history. Its also quite similar in appearance to an earlier cartridge called the. This cartridge was introduced for rifles, but in its reintroduction for cowboy action shooting it has seen some popularity as a revolver cartridge. Thoroughly researched, this 312 page book contains over 1,400 full color. What is the value of a winchester model 94 cal 3855 made. Ventura heritage 3855 winchester 255gr rnfp ammunition for sale at ventura munitions.
The 3855 winchester center fire, or wcf, began life in 1884 as a ballard target cartridge. The cartridge was introduced by winchester in 1874 and is derived from their. These are primarily loaded for the 1886 winchester but will. For the last 5 years i have been compiling a survey on the model 56 and 57. Welcome visitor you can login or create an account. Just wellwritten, wellresearched, informative and interesting books for historians, history students and history enthusiasts. Winchester superx ammo 3855 wcf 255 grain powerpoint. Oh yeah at the time i had the marlin 1895 38 56 i also had a pair of marlins in 38 55. Two winchester model 52 69 75 69a magazine 22 lr blued 5 round 52 clip 52 mag. But then my preference for the pre 1920 marlins was, 1. Gun has a lot of original blue that rates at 90% on the barrel and 70% on the frame. Winchester remington henry collectible ammunition ammo. Made in 1907 toward the end of production gun with proof marks on both the barrel and frame. Apr 07, 20 this feature is not available right now.
This is a very nice condition antique winchester 1886 for sale chambered in 38 56 caliber. I find some of these discussions humorous when a government has had a long history. Publisher cannot be responsible for errors in published load data. Dacron can help with undersize bullets, but it is always good to have the right size bullets to match the groove diameter. The value of a winchester model 94 value will depend on configuration and condition. This gun has been refinished and looks like it was done some time ago.
Rifle manufacturers have used a variety of bore and groove diameters in. I didnt mean this to be a list of pop history, but i think its too late now, so you might as well go ahead. This ammunition is loaded using cases formed from 4570 cases so will not have the proper headstamp. Winchester 1886 3856 28 oct barrel layaway lever action.
Proper nonfiction history books, not historical fiction, about any period, event, area or topic you like. Collector ammo page 1 petes vintage guns and ammo llc. I am the owner of a model 86 winchester in 38 56 cal. Julias sold the rifle almost 5 years ago and ive included their info sheet below. Winchester model 1886 rifle with double set trigger in 38 56 w. This is currently loaded smokeless ammunition for firearms chambered in 3856 winchester. The 38 56 martin winchester was introduced in 1887 for the model 1886 winchester leverauction rifle. Parker brothers v grade hammerless 16 gauge shotgun.
Made using precise manufacturing processes and high quality components, this. It was later offered by winchester in its model 1894. Make offer winchester model 1880 reloading tool, 3856 caliber, modified. It began as a black powder cartridge, then was loaded with smokeless powder by the turn of of the 1800s and became obsolete by 1936. For the next 14 years, winchester aggressively sought new markets, created new products and explored new. Bertram brass 3856 wcf formed unprimed box of 20 graf. The barrel length is 26 inches long and this was manufactured in 1891.
A fascinating history of the family behind the popular firearm that changed america and the world arguably the worlds most famous firearm, the winchester repeating rifle was sought after by a cast of characters ranging from the settlers of the american west to the ottoman empires army. Excellent winchester model 1886 3856 antique guns at. Had the chance to buy an 1886 today and was looking for values of such. Brilliant case colors on the frame and virtually all of the original blue remain on the barrel. Production of winchester model 1886s chambered in this cartridge ceased in 1910 due to lack of demand, and most. Taylors and company 920191 halfpint sharps falling block 3855 win 26 1 walnut stock blued barrelcase hardened receiver out of stock view details. First introduced in 1922, superx ammunition delivers better and more dependable knockdown power. A special thanks to steve, one of the great people we have meet in making videos. I told her i would find out if it is worth anything.
Its nomenclature is derived from its approximately. Cartridge books, even the normally excellent barnes, parrot one another in giving this one a. He returned from the war,phillipine insurection in 1902. Colt lightnings have tighter bores than winchesters typically do. The history of winchester firearms 18661992 henshaw, thomas on. This comes with a cody firearms report that states the serial number was applied on january 19, 1892. Oct 14, 2014 i have 2 winchester 1885 high wall 38 55. Commonly chambered for lever action rifles such as the model 1894 winchester, this cartridge was also. One of the most highprofile cases to be heard here was the murder trial of rosemary west in 1995. Oliver fisher winchester, founder of winchester repeating arms company. One being a 336cb and the other being a circa 1894 marlin model 1893. Standard winchester markings on top flat of barrel. A 19thcentury gun has become the most expensive single firearm ever sold at auction according to the rock island auction company, which recently sent the historic rifle to a new destiny with an.
You should have the bore slugged to determine the groove diameter. Bertram brass 3856 wcf formed unprimed box of 20 due to the packaging and shipping process, case necks are often slightly dinged or bent and need to be rounded up and sized to give proper neck tension. Im most interested in 73s and 86s but couldnt turn this beauty down being that its so rare to run across an original winchester any model in this condition. Winchester model 1886 lever action rifle 7 nra museums. Excellent condition as meticulously and correctly restored. Shipping to the continental united states is included in the price. Some are rifles with a 26 barrel and some are chambered for. Winchester model 1894 short rifle takedown in 3855 w. Winchester hunting gun reloading tools for sale ebay. It was designed by john browning in 1894 and originally chambered to fire two metallic black powder cartridges, the. My question concerns the correct bullet diameter for the 3856 bottle neck winchester. Winchester model 1886 rifle with double set trigger in 3856 w.
Make offer winchester model 1880 reloading tool, 38 56 caliber, modified. Winchester also chambered their later model 92 lever action and marlin offered their short action model 1894 lever action in. Production of winchester model 1886s chambered in this cartridge ceased in 1910 due to lack of demand, 3 and most commercial production of the cartridge itself ceased in the 1930s. This old timer dates back to 1874, when winchester introduced it for their model 1873 rifle.
Winchester has a separate district probate registry, which is part of the high court. Winchester superx ammo 3855 wcf 255 grain powerpoint box of 20. Winchester is a firsttier court centre and is visited by high court judges for criminal and for civil cases in the district registry of the high court. Vintage steel vaver w11at front sight for winchester model 52 rifle orig. I also appreciated the full color photographs, especially since they dont allow photos during the tour. Souvenir purchased in the gift shop at the winchester mystery house in san jose, california. Offered at no reserve winchester model 1886 rifle, chambered in. Ventura heritage 3855 winchester 255gr rnfp ammo for sale. The model 190 autoloading rimfire rifle is introduced and more than two million are eventually. The only reference ive came across that would give me an idea of value is the gun traders guide. I believe it to be in good co diction other than it is missing the rear sight and i believe the tube was cut at one point. The history of winchester firearms, 18661980 skip to main content. Oliver winchester, the founder of the company, was an astute businessman who hired the best designers and gunmakers and acquired companies and patents in order to create a full range of longarms.
The 3856 can have a range of groove diameters up to. The gun is in fair condition with the wood fairly ruff. The 3856 martinwinchester was introduced in 1887 for the model 1886 winchester leverauction rifle. We are offering for sale a very attractive winchester model 1886 lever action rifle chambered in 3856 w. Historic 1886 winchester rifle draws world recordbreaking. Winchester model 5657 research survey winchester research. Hathcock ii uses a standard winchester model 70 match rifle for sniper duty with the first marine division in south vietnam. The 1886 winchester rifle touched the lives of notable westerners ranging from the dalton gang to al sieber. Historical timeline 19501999 winchester repeating arms. After two tours of duty and 93 confirmed kills he becomes the most wellknow sniper of the conflict. Winchester continued to use the round in various rifles until about 1940, and also used it in a few commemorative editions of. We recommend the following books for more information on this subject. Nov 05, 2012 the 1886 winchester rifle touched the lives of notable westerners ranging from the dalton gang to al sieber. Nov 28, 2009 along with some wwii military rifles i have sold for my pals widow she has a win.
This ammunition is loaded using cases formed from 4570 cases so. The winchester model 1894 rifle also known as the winchester 94 or model 94 is a leveraction repeating rifle that became one of the most famous and popular hunting rifles of all time. Model 1886 rifles were manufactured in the following calibers. Metal has smooth light brown patina on barrel with gray patina on frame. Zachariah symmes is granted 300 acres at main and bacon streets.
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