1886 Winchester from London retailer

[CMichaud]

Got this old rifle from a friend the other day. 45-70. circa 1894.

Seems to have made its way to Canada probably when the family immigrated here.

Not a show pony but the bore is surprisingly decent and seems all original.

Thought it was interesting that is had British proof marks and a London retailer (EM Reilly) on the butt plate.

 

[ArtyMan]

Very nice! The sights are interesting as well - 100 and 200 yards?

 

[CMichaud]

Seems to be complete but 50 and 2. Assume of course the 2 means 200

 

[tech551]

You are missing the 100 blade.

 

[CMichaud]

You are missing the 100 blade.

Makes sense

 

[twobitrifles]

Very nice! The sights are interesting as well - 100 and 200 yards?

That is a Winchester "Express" sight and it is very common for them to have a broken blade or two! Put some penetrating oil on the cylindrical pin that holds the blades and VERY easily rotate them. They get broken off by guys forcing them on a rusty and dirty pin.

Michael

 

[Mike Webb]

The majority of the British proofed Winchester rifles I have seen have express sights on them. The British being fond of them for use in Africa and India.