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1886 into a 50 Alaskan
24 February 2010, 11:30
MADDOG1886 into a 50 Alaskan
I have wanted a 50 Alaskan for many many years.
1. Where can I get this done on my 1886 (new) "non" break down.
2. Will they rebore the barrel? Or replace it.
3. Will this be a good action for it?
4. How much will it cost?
5. What xo I tell my wife this time.

thanks in advance. Maddog
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24 February 2010, 16:40
MFDProbably not much help to you, but there used to be a firm that did such conversions in Alaska(Wild, Wild, West??) As for the action, would most likely be the only one you could use from what I have read so you should be good to go there. I would have conversation with Turnbull even though they have their own proprietory rounds these days. Figure Turnbull would do a complete rebarrel job, no rebore.
As to cost, anywhere from 2500 to 4,000 w/ complete reblue, handwork, fitting, etc. Good luck with your project.
24 February 2010, 18:01
DWrightOf the two, I would have Turnbull do the work. Have seen lot's of his work and it is flawless every time. Wild West. . . . . not so much. . . .
25 February 2010, 00:37
buckeyeshooterMad Dog,
The 1886 is a great place to start on the conversion. You can figure about $1200 to get the job done with a rebore, add up to $800 for a new barrel depending on length wanted. I have some photos of my Turnbull 50 AK on the gunsmith tread here under "Why not use Turnbull". Once you use it on game, the 45/70 will be a distant memory!!

25 February 2010, 20:07
jerry mcdonaldMad Dog,
I had Doug Turnbull do a 50-110 Winchester conversion on a 1886 w/a 28" octagon barrel in charcoal blue, the work is flawless.
I added a lyman peep, and the rifle shoots 525 LBT's @ 1850 fps, into -2" @ 50 yds off sticks.
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Good luck.
25 February 2010, 23:45
PSmithI had Turnbull Restoration convert my Marlin 1895 to .470 Turnbull and color case harden receiver, etc.
The work was first rate.
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28 February 2010, 05:35
FireCaptainTurnbull!...nuff said.
07 March 2010, 06:02
bogus mcallRegan Nonneman does this conversion. Check it out at
www.leveractions.com07 March 2010, 09:21
SAFARIKIDquote:
Originally posted by bogus mcall:
Regan Nonneman does this conversion. Check it out at
www.leveractions.com
I Highly recommend you get a reasonable approximate delivery date with your Lever-smith! I learned the hardway!

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23 September 2010, 18:15
DUKE NUKEMquote:
Originally posted by Scott Thimm:
Turnbull!...nuff said.
Go with Turnbulls. I think last time I checked it was $900.00
23 September 2010, 19:25
RockratYou might also get ahold of JES reboring to see if he will do it. I know he gets $230 for the re-bore w/3 groove or $250 for 4 or 5 groove rifling. He did a Pedersoli Sharps rebore to 50 AK for me and it shoots as good as my eyes can shoot open sights now.
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23 September 2010, 20:15
coniferI very recently saw a 50 AK in GB....converted from a Browning 71. Maybe you can still find it....I think it remained unsold.
Well......I looked again for it, and could not find it.
Sorry.
26 September 2010, 00:55
SAFARIKIDI have sweet one that I am goint to list on classifieds shortly..A DRC(Dave Clay) Browning conversion in 50/110! 20" Octagon,Pg stock of nice wood,receiver sight,ful maazine and I also have 8 Box of 50/100 Buffalo Bore New ammo for it(525 cast at 1900fps)....

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