Small frame 1881
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375Wheelen
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Small frame 1881
Is there anyone on this site that can share any information with me regarding a small frame 1881 serial number 13686. I bought the rifle without a barrel/magazine but otherwise complete. I would like to know if there is any information regarding what caliber the rifle was originally manufactured in and barrel length. Thanks. I would post pictures but I have already sent the receiver to John Taylor to inspect the threads.
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Regnier (gunrunner)
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Re: Small frame 1881
375Wheelen;
Serial number 13686 is a small frame Model 1881 that was shipped with a 28 inch octagon barrel in .38-55 caliber.
It was shipped in mid to late 1886. No other information is listed for that number.
The Badger Barrel Company can make a proper tulip shaped barrel for the Model 1881. It is the roll die that marks the barrel where the problem will be.
Good luck.......
Serial number 13686 is a small frame Model 1881 that was shipped with a 28 inch octagon barrel in .38-55 caliber.
It was shipped in mid to late 1886. No other information is listed for that number.
The Badger Barrel Company can make a proper tulip shaped barrel for the Model 1881. It is the roll die that marks the barrel where the problem will be.
Good luck.......
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375Wheelen
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Re: Small frame 1881
Thank you so very much. I have owned this "half 1881" for a very long time. Time to restore!
Apparently not with a Badger Barrel though. Apparently "according to the internet" that company is no longer in business. Think I'll try Green Mountain.
Apparently not with a Badger Barrel though. Apparently "according to the internet" that company is no longer in business. Think I'll try Green Mountain.