Results of my Winchester displays

[leesheridan]

:DI just thought I would share with you the results of the Cody Museum Winchester Gun Show. It is one of the largest gun shows in the nation and by far the largest Winchester gun show. My two displays were sort of competing against each other according to the judges, but my "Winchesters that went to war" display took first place as the second picture shows with the plaque.

[TerryT]

Congratulations, it is a great display.

[eelamb]

Both displays are great, Congratulations on the first place.

[fwharris]

Great job and a well deserved first place!

[ladjr]

Congradulation, they were both beautiful

[chebytrk]

That is an awesome display. Maybe now that I see what you've done I will make a display for my grandfather's winchester that was passed on to me. It's a model 1886 45-70. According to the serial number I sent in it was built in January of 1890.


:DI just thought I would share with you the results of the Cody Museum Winchester Gun Show. It is one of the largest gun shows in the nation and by far the largest Winchester gun show. My two displays were sort of competing against each other according to the judges, but my "Winchesters that went to war" display took first place as the second picture shows with the plaque.

[easybuilt]

That display just blows me away! Awesome workmanship!

[SteveJ]

1st place rocks! Great displays!

[leesheridan]

On that 1886 model Winchester the serial number has to be within 28578-38402. If you ever want to sell it let me know. Mike
That is an awesome display. Maybe now that I see what you've done I will make a display for my grandfather's winchester that was passed on to me. It's a model 1886 45-70. According to the serial number I sent in it was built in January of 1890.

[chebytrk]

Actually the Serial number is 39626. The Historian at Winchester told me it was manufactured in January 1890 after he looked it up in his books. He recommended for me not to send it in for restoration and just keep clean. I wouldn't sell it and will pass it on to my son and on down the line. I have pics with my grandfather holding it while on horseback. Even have his silver pocket watch (also in photo) that he always kept in his vest pocket. I like to hold on to things for sentimental reasons.


On that 1886 model Winchester the serial number has to be within 28578-38402. If you ever want to sell it let me know. Mike

[CNC Carver]

Glad you will be able to pass that down what a great story. With pics of your Grandfather. I'm sure it will be cherrished by all that will own it in the future.

[leesheridan]

Hi Jerry, with that serial number it was made and released in 1891. That year ran from 38403-49724 for the model 1886 according to the Winchester Dates of Manufacture book. But he was right, don't ever try and clean the rust or the brown patina off and don't ever try and sand or modify the wood. You would loose about $1000. in doing so. I saw a model 1973 one time that all was left was the receiver and because of the number it was for sale for $2000 and it looked more useful as a boat anchor.


Actually the Serial number is 39626. The Historian at Winchester told me it was manufactured in January 1890 after he looked it up in his books. He recommended for me not to send it in for restoration and just keep clean. I wouldn't sell it and will pass it on to my son and on down the line. I have pics with my grandfather holding it while on horseback. Even have his silver pocket watch (also in photo) that he always kept in his vest pocket. I like to hold on to things for sentimental reasons.

[chebytrk]

Cool & thanks for the info. I guess I misunderstood or something. Does your book state what the month of release was? I tried to find more info on it on the internet & maybe I'll go back & try again.


Hi Jerry, with that serial number it was made and released in 1891. That year ran from 38403-49724 for the model 1886 according to the Winchester Dates of Manufacture book. But he was right, don't ever try and clean the rust or the brown patina off and don't ever try and sand or modify the wood. You would loose about $1000. in doing so. I saw a model 1973 one time that all was left was the receiver and because of the number it was for sale for $2000 and it looked more useful as a boat anchor.

[b.sumner47]

If they could only talk, what stories they hold. Well Done !


Capt Barry