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21 January 2006, 09:33

byf42

model 1895

got a new model 1895 in 405. the barrel says "japan "on it. is just the barrel made there, or is the whole gun made in japan?

*We Band of 45-70er's*

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21 January 2006, 13:42

"JB"

The whole dang thing is made in Miruku, Japan just like the Winchester 1886 mods... its just something that we got to get used to, I guess

"JB"

21 January 2006, 22:17

byf42

damn!!! should have saved my money and got an original!!!

22 January 2006, 02:59

I have a Jap made 1886 45/70 extra lite that has been turned into a 50-110....................fit and finish is awsome, god I love those 1886 rifles !!

22 January 2006, 03:22

a_dalimata

the original sell for bout three times what the japchesters do . i dont mind the japchesters to much. they have very good fit and finish very good steel , the originals have then dam cresent butt plates which are no fun to shoot with. if it gets a little bum or ding or scratch on it , you wont feel too bad , call it character.

the 45-70 132 years and counting

22 January 2006, 08:02

byf42

you're right about getting a scratch in it, true true, but c'mon, I mean, it WAS T.R.'s chosen rifle, now made in japland??? seen a few on gunbroker, they are about 3 times as much, still and all....