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New (to me) Browning 1885

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22 October 2007, 17:38
browningguy
New (to me) Browning 1885
I had posted this in the big bore forum as that's what I tend to read, but thought I would add it here. This is a 1997 vintage Browning 1885 Traditional Hunter in 45-70. I just picked it up Friday night when I stumbled on it while picking up some cleaning supplies.





It even has pretty decent wood.






Browningguy
Houston, TX
We Band of 45-70ers
22 October 2007, 23:03
butchloc
nice stumble this time of year - did you pick it up in the fall?
(sorry but this is getting to be a long day)
23 October 2007, 00:24
ACRecurve
Thanks for posting the pics, Browningguy! I have a custom rifle in progress on the Browning 1885 action in 30-40 Krag...and I'm getting really antsy to get it into my grubby paws! Looks like you stumbled well.


Good hunting,

Andy

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24 October 2007, 06:58
CARNE
Have the 30/40 in a Ruger #3 It's nice and shoots well. But feels clubby compaired to a low wall.
24 October 2007, 07:04
browningguy
Thanks guys, I had it out to the range last Saturday, it's a real pussycat with standard pressure Remington's, but you do know you're shooting with the +P loads. I've got some handloads worked up with 300 gr. HP's to try this weekend.

I love this gun!


Browningguy
Houston, TX
We Band of 45-70ers