John Browning either invented certain types of firearms or refined them to a much higher level of efficiency, a man whose genius knew no boundaries except the limitations of the materials of his time! JMB Is one of a handful of American designers who truly changed the way the world thought and did things!
I was LUCKY and FORTUNATE to find a very early 1885 Winchester 4 digit serial number (5574) I believe at Cabela's in SC next to Carowinds. It was in ruff condition but without really knowing ANYTHING about the rifle I bought it for $200 as is.(non functional). The action seemed Ok but it wouldn't stay cocked and the barrel was cut short (missing about 5"-6") and wasn't squared off at the muzzle. I took it home and did some research and found it was 2nd year production. It was a low wall 22short with MILLED RECEIVER which is rare. I ordered parts to get it to function correctly and got another early similar heavy octagon barrel that had been relined to 22lr. I got it working, I spent about $250 in parts so I had $450 in it I sold it at a NCGCA show for $675 and the buyer was EXCITED to get it. It was a interesting project I earlier bought a broken P08 and was able to fix it and sold but MAD AT MYSELF FOR SELLING IT BECAUSE I REALLY LOVE THE P08, I KINDA LIKE PISTOLS MORE THAN RIFLES. I think they're more personal and easier to store.😯😁👍 I appreciate your video even though I while doing research on the 1885 I knew most of that but you did expand on a few facts that I didn't know. 😯😉😁👍
Great video! I especially appreciated seeing the patent model. I came across an original recently with a price tag of $15,000.00. You got my 👍 and sub.
Good stuff. What about production starting back up……in Japan? What time period did that run? I handled one of those back in the 80’s and I must admit it was beautifully made.
Another great knowledge drop from HCH. Thanks for your work.
Thanks, Brent!
Thanks, I love hearing about John Browning.
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John Browning either invented certain types of firearms or refined them to a much higher level of efficiency, a man whose genius knew no boundaries except the limitations of the materials of his time!
JMB Is one of a handful of American designers who truly changed the way the world thought and did things!
Absolutely. He touched the world in ways that he couldn't have even imagined!
Great channel brother thanks for the story
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Great stuff Logan.
Thanks!
Just discovered your channel, great stuff.
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I was LUCKY and FORTUNATE to find a very early 1885 Winchester 4 digit serial number (5574) I believe at Cabela's in SC next to Carowinds. It was in ruff condition but without really knowing ANYTHING about the rifle I bought it for $200 as is.(non functional). The action seemed Ok but it wouldn't stay cocked and the barrel was cut short (missing about 5"-6") and wasn't squared off at the muzzle. I took it home and did some research and found it was 2nd year production. It was a low wall 22short with MILLED RECEIVER which is rare. I ordered parts to get it to function correctly and got another early similar heavy octagon barrel that had been relined to 22lr. I got it working, I spent about $250 in parts so I had $450 in it I sold it at a NCGCA show for $675 and the buyer was EXCITED to get it. It was a interesting project I earlier bought a broken P08 and was able to fix it and sold but MAD AT MYSELF FOR SELLING IT BECAUSE I REALLY LOVE THE P08, I KINDA LIKE PISTOLS MORE THAN RIFLES. I think they're more personal and easier to store.😯😁👍 I appreciate your video even though I while doing research on the 1885 I knew most of that but you did expand on a few facts that I didn't know. 😯😉😁👍
Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed the video.
Great video! I especially appreciated seeing the patent model. I came across an original recently with a price tag of $15,000.00. You got my 👍 and sub.
Thanks, Jeff! I really appreciate it!
Nice video as always.
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Good stuff. What about production starting back up……in Japan?
What time period did that run?
I handled one of those back in the 80’s and I must admit it was beautifully made.
According to Winchester, production in Japan began in the early 1990s.
I have a single-digit SN, with pistol grip, recently made in Japan in 6.5 Creed.
Awesome!!
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All the work was done on an anvil and refined with files???
That's correct.