Adding an Extra Winchester 1886 Barrel

[ohiochuck]

Hi!

I am interested in adding a second take down barrel assembly for my Winchester 1886 rifle currently in .33 Winchester. In my state I can only hunt deer with a straight walled rifle cartridge. Interested in adding a 45-70 barreled action using a second take down barrel set I have.

My questions are:

Who is recommended to do this re-barreling?

How many grooves were used in Winchester 45-70 barrels?

What type of rifling?

Twist rate?
Thanks for any information!

Jim

[USSR]

I would contact this company: https://www.turnbullrestoration.com/.

Don

[John Taylor]

I have done as many as three barrels for the same modern 86 takedown, 348, 45-70 and 50 EX. The frame extension is the hard part to come up with. Last one I got came from Turnbull, I traded a 95 takedown extension for two 86s. Any shop that is doing re-barrels should be able to do the job if they have the frame extension. Turnbull is good but may have the highest price.

[missionary5155]

Good morning
I have had John Taylor (previous post) do several barrels projects for us. I have seen photos of other work he does. I would not hesitate to use his services for any project he would tackle.
Mike in Peru