Fill Yer Hand Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 I've been researching what supplier to purchase a sporting 1886 45-70. I've read about some models having a half cock/safety that pretty annoying. Could anyone elaborate or clarify on this? Thank you and Merry Christmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LASSITER#2080 Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 Try the Chiappa 1886. I have one and really like it. It's as close to a real original Winchester as you can get. The originals have a 1/2 cock notch. The newer Winchesters use a rebounding hammer with a tang safety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Mulo Vaquero, SASS #55942 Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 1 hour ago, LASSITER#2080 said: Try the Chiappa 1886. I have one and really like it. It's as close to a real original Winchester as you can get. The originals have a 1/2 cock notch. The newer Winchesters use a rebounding hammer with a tang safety. Plus one to this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Creek,5759 Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 Buy a 76 in 45-60 . Like mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 Real Winchester 86's, those made in New Haven Connecticut, have a half cock position on the hammer. This was considered the safety position back in the day. This was basically true for every Winchester lever gun ever made. Modern "Winchesters" made under licence in Japan removed the half cock notch from the hammer and put in a rebounding one along with a tang mounted safety switch. This is true for their 86, 92, 94 and 95 reproductions. But not their 73 for some reason. Personally, I would not buy one the Japanese guns. They are supposed to be very well made, but I personally loathe the modern features. On the other hand, the Chiappa 86 replica is pretty much as John Browning designed it, and it is well worth obtaining one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Crimes Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 If you don't mind spending a bit more look at the Pedersoli 1886. I am very happy with mine and they are old school, no safeties. Uberti sell them in the US. https://www.uberti-usa.com/1886-sporting-rifle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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