Winchester 1886 Shooter Rebarrel
The Cinnabar
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We turn a Winchester 1886 destined to be a parts gun into an excellent shooter by swapping the barrel. Join us as we show our method for replacing a barrel. Then we'll take it out for a few test shots while an audience of Mule Deer gather.
20 Comments
@user-ou1og8fs5m 2 years ago
Wow, had no idea that Winchester threads were all timed. Appreciate your sharing of your technique.
@Melcop1886 3 years ago
Love those 1886's. Thanks for bringing that old gal back to the dance and sharing it with us!
@oregonoutback7779 3 years ago
Mark, I also had a blast. Love these fix-or-repair videos !! Also love your homemade tools. As a life long furniture maker, my shop was full of homemade contraptions that helped make life more productive. Thanks for taking us along on this one.
@cariboupetepeterson3711 3 years ago
That is the best rebarreling video I have seen on YouTube! You have a great knack for teaching! Thank You!
@ancientheart2532 3 weeks ago
In NYS we call them 'deerkeys'; if you are hunting deer, they convert into turkeys. If you are hunting turkeys, they convert into deer.
@edmedlin2936 2 months ago
At the shooting range, that sure looked like an old WWII army blanket covering the table. Great gunsmithing work! You know your job all right.
@Tex_I_Can 3 years ago
Nice work! I love these detailed fix and shoot videos. It fascinates me how well you can bring back an old classic and make it live again.
@slowtwist 3 years ago
Thanks for the video. My brother had a 33 that P.O. Ackley had redone with a round barrel. He always wanted a 40-65 because it was Tom Horn's favorite. I almost one upped him in the mid eighties. I made a widow woman a good offer on a nice 38-56, she said she would call me if she decided to sell it. Some shyster told her he could get more if he took it to an auction. She never saw him again.
@marknovak8255 3 years ago
Stuff a tight fitting drill bit in the mag tube, then hold in a vise. Won't crush the tube, and you can pull the gun off the tube using it as a handle......
@Nestorius45 7 months ago
Super-enjoyable video! It's so satisfying to see how your finished 1886 performs. The mulies were just the cherry on top. Fabulous!
@DonaldRussell-f8j 2 months ago
Before deer season you can take that gun and shoot some of the things with four legs that are eating the deer.
@scottwilson1258 2 years ago
You best hang on to that ol 86' because she is as Accurate as you can Get! I Love your work and I especially loved the episode when you Case Color hardened the 92", It would be a great project for the same treatment! Love these rifles and especially the information that you bring with them!
@wilberfifer5563 3 years ago
Thanks Mark, I learn valuble tips evertime I watch your videos. I've struggled with the barrel vice and looks like you have a good solution. Should be starting to green up in few more weeks and should be some new fawns starting to show. Thanks again.
@owensiegel272 3 years ago
I do like those challenging calibers, like this one. finding original properly stamped cartridges is always interesting. I have an 1886 in 38-56 currently at my smith being fixed up. After 124 years it is allowed a little help.
Winchester 1886 Shooter Rebarrel
The Cinnabar
55,792 views
We turn a Winchester 1886 destined to be a parts gun into an excellent shooter by swapping the barrel. Join us as we show our method for replacing a barrel. Then we'll take it out for a few test shots while an audience of Mule Deer gather.