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Japan made 1886 Winchester take down 45/90

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16 May 2006, 17:54
concho
Japan made 1886 Winchester take down 45/90
I posted this on lever actions ! No help ! I have .005 loose fitting at action and barrel after assembly , need information how to cure this problem .
16 May 2006, 19:00
ColoradoMatt
I would contact Winchester first. They might fix it free of charge if think it's a manufacturing error.


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16 May 2006, 22:49
congomike
With Winchester closed down, do they still do repairs? And if they do, do you really fell comfortable in sending them a gun? I would personally find a good lever action gunsmith who has worked on the older Winchester lever action takedowns and see if they might be able to help. As far as I can tell, they use the same system now as they did 100 years ago, so it shouldn't be a problem.
16 May 2006, 23:11
Rick 0311
Read the title of this thread again: “JAPAN MADE 1886 Winchester...“

Is this a true Winchester, or is it a modern copy made in Japan, like the 1897 Winchester Shotguns made in China?
16 May 2006, 23:13
AZ Pete
quote:
Originally posted by Rick 0311:
Read the title of this thread again: “JAPAN MADE 1886 Winchester...“

Is this a true Winchester, or is it a modern copy made in Japan, like the 1897 Winchester Shotguns made in China?


I believe that the current 1885's whether labeled Browning or Winchester are from Japan. I have one of the Brownings, and it is a well made rifle, just as are Browning's shotguns that are made in Japan.

If the high wall was sold under the Winchester label, their repair service should be contacted. That service is sitll in business.


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16 May 2006, 23:21
Rick 0311
quote:
Originally posted by AZ Pete:
quote:
Originally posted by Rick 0311:
Read the title of this thread again: “JAPAN MADE 1886 Winchester...“

Is this a true Winchester, or is it a modern copy made in Japan, like the 1897 Winchester Shotguns made in China?


I believe that the current 1885's whether labeled Browning or Winchester are from Japan. I have one of the Brownings, and it is a well made rifle, just as are Browning's shotguns that are made in Japan.

If the high wall was sold under the Winchester label, their repair service should be contacted. That service is sitll in business.


I don’t know the answer, just thought I’d ask the question.
16 May 2006, 23:38
AZ Pete
quote:
Originally posted by Rick 0311:
quote:
Originally posted by AZ Pete:
quote:
Originally posted by Rick 0311:
Read the title of this thread again: “JAPAN MADE 1886 Winchester...“

Is this a true Winchester, or is it a modern copy made in Japan, like the 1897 Winchester Shotguns made in China?


I believe that the current 1885's whether labeled Browning or Winchester are from Japan. I have one of the Brownings, and it is a well made rifle, just as are Browning's shotguns that are made in Japan.

If the high wall was sold under the Winchester label, their repair service should be contacted. That service is sitll in business.


I don’t know the answer, just thought I’d ask the question.



OOPs, I was sure thinking of the wrong rifle. Sorry about that Rick.

None the less if Winchester labeled it, I believe that their warranty service is still in business.


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17 May 2006, 01:05
Rick 0311
Pretty funny.

I just picked up my mail and my new American Rifleman was in there, and they have an article about the very rifle that this thread is talking about, made for Winchester by a Japanese company.
17 May 2006, 01:35
concho
Rick 0311 Mine as it states is a 1886 take down ! The American Rifleman is about a 1895 , Mine has a aluminum spacer to connect to the action I don't know if the 95 version is aluminum or steel ? I have not called Winchester Yet !! I was hoping to get some help here before calling Winchester so I had background info beforehand ! then when I call them If I do ? I'll know if I'm being Bull S---ed about this problem ! I have consulted several would be Gunsmiths ! who said to hammer the sides of the aluminum , Well That's not going to happen to my rifle ! I'm thinking about making a new metal piece for the barrel and heat treating it, then grinding it to within +-.0002 for the correct fit !
17 May 2006, 01:40
Rick 0311
concho,

You’re right, brother...I read it wrong. Same Japanese company I think though.

I agree, I wouldn’t be beating on it with a hammer either.

Good luck!
17 May 2006, 02:20
malm
Concho,

PM sent.
17 May 2006, 02:53
z1r
quote:
Originally posted by Rick 0311:
concho,

You’re right, brother...I read it wrong. Same Japanese company I think though.

I agree, I wouldn’t be beating on it with a hammer either.

Good luck!


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