Winchester Model 1885 Accessories
Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2011 10:48 am
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Hairtrigger wrote:What are you using for a Hammer spur?
I have a Low Wall in 22 Hornet with a scope and the hammer is difficult to get my thumb on
SailDesign wrote:Hairtrigger wrote:What are you using for a Hammer spur?
I have a Low Wall in 22 Hornet with a scope and the hammer is difficult to get my thumb on
I have heard (my 1885 is "in jail" for the week) that a spur will not work on these, as the hammer sinks fully into the action when cocking.
Hairtrigger wrote:The hammer on mine does notSailDesign wrote:Hairtrigger wrote:What are you using for a Hammer spur?
I have a Low Wall in 22 Hornet with a scope and the hammer is difficult to get my thumb on
I have heard (my 1885 is "in jail" for the week) that a spur will not work on these, as the hammer sinks fully into the action when cocking.
Hairtrigger wrote:The hammer on mine does notSailDesign wrote:Hairtrigger wrote:What are you using for a Hammer spur?
I have a Low Wall in 22 Hornet with a scope and the hammer is difficult to get my thumb on
I have heard (my 1885 is "in jail" for the week) that a spur will not work on these, as the hammer sinks fully into the action when cocking.
Hairtrigger wrote:Two different animals what caliber do you have
Hairtrigger wrote:Did not consider that
SailDesign wrote:Well, having finally got mine out of "jail" and mounted the scope, here she is:
Have not fired it yet - that will happen on Sunday. but she is bore-sighted and ready to go.
Hairtrigger wrote:Who makes that scope mount?
redryder wrote:Beautiful rifle Sail. Quality demands a little more upfront. You can enjoy now and pass on up your lineage as a prized possession for generations to come.
Hairtrigger wrote:This morning I looked at both of my low walls. One in 22lr the other in 22 Horner.
Sir, you are correct!
Photo proof, I used my 22lr as it is more photogenic
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redryder wrote:Sheez! The hammer dropped into the rabbit hole. My first to see. Very pretty receiver scene and color.
Hairtrigger wrote:redryder wrote:Sheez! The hammer dropped into the rabbit hole. My first to see. Very pretty receiver scene and color.
Would you believe.... Rifle looked new 2 years ago when I purchased it at Gander Mountain no box but priced at $649.00 in Reynoldsburg OH