Does anyone have any shooting and/or hunting experience with one of these?



From what I gather from Davidson’s website, Davidson’s had approximately 1000 of these Winchester 1886 Deluxe Take-Down 45-70 Rifles made in 2007 – 500 with a 26-inch octagon barrel and 500 with a 26-inch half octagon/half round barrel.

Yes, they’re classic lever rifles, but how do they shoot?

Does the take-down feature detract in any way from the rifle’s accuracy potential?

These are not small or light lever-action rifles. Does the size and over-9-pound weight become burdensome in the field?

Any input at all on this limited edition rifle would be much appreciated.

This is mine. It shoots great. I do not use the take down function but I will hunt with it. It weighs about 9 lbs. A little heavy but it packs good on a mule. I love mine!

mine is NIB. Lightly fondled but unfired

I have found that they are very good. The problem is the rebounding hammer and the multy piece fireing pin. I have had a number of miss fires from them. Also theey have a tang safty that many don't like. Other than that they are the same as the originals and make a great platform for 475 Turnbull, 50 alaskan or 50-110. The small fireing pin hole makes them really nice for those that want to load them up a bit.

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Originally posted by buckeyeshooter:

mine is NIB. Lightly fondled but unfired

not fired??

Greg..........that's just sick and wrong!!!

Sorry Al. I'm still getting the 1895 sighted in, I'll get to the 86 before long