Browning 1885, 38-55, Ruger No.1 38-55, Wanted

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17 February 2005, 16:21

Tanker

Browning 1885, 38-55, Ruger No.1 38-55, Wanted

Does anyone know of a Browning 1885 or a Ruger No.1 in 38-55 for sale? Please email me if you hear of one. Thanks.

18 February 2005, 04:15

J Scott

Tanker,
I believe Davidson's had a limited run on Winchester 1885's. 38-55 being one of the calibers offered. Last I looked, www.cdnninvestments.com had these available in their downloadable catalog.

J Scott

18 February 2005, 06:13

Tanker

Hi J Scott: I am aware of the Winchester but prefer the Browning. I know they are supposed to be the same but I have noticed differences especially in the grade of wood. Most of the Winchesters are fence posts. I tried that web site but it is only accessories. Thanks.

18 February 2005, 06:40

Hobie

Exactly how is the wood different, in your view?

Sincerely,

Hobie

"We are all travelers in the wilderness of this world, and the best that we find in our travels is an honest friend." Robert Louis Stevenson

18 February 2005, 07:33

J Scott

Tanker,
Not a problem. However, once at their site, down load catalog to see the "fence posts".

J Scott

18 February 2005, 07:49

Tanker

Hobie:
From the Winchesters I have seen in ads, the wood was rather plain. The Brownings seem to be more figured. If I am wrong, and I would like to be, then I may consider the newer guns. Have you seen any nice stocks on the current production?

31 May 2005, 10:30

Tanker

Keep me in mind if you know of these out there for sale. I'm still looking. Thanks.