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Browning: Winchester 1885

by admin • July 8, 2011 • 2 comments

John Browning’s first rifle design was the Model 1885 single shot. Join Craig Boddington at Union Station where they have recreated Browning’s gun shop for a look at the Model 1885.


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  • Deb Vaselakis

    I own a Browning Model 1885 single shot in a 30-06 with a Zeis straight 6 power; Buehler rings/mounts. This 06 with my load @ 100 yds gives me tight 1'' group. I luv this rifle

  • Don Wooldridge

    I purchased one of the BPCR versions in 45-90. I added a tang sight and globe front for a complete setup! It launches a cast 535 gr Postell bullet @ about 1300 fps, and It's a tack-driver, even with that big ol' load. Beautifully built (in Japan), and flawless functioning. Why would a person buy one of the poorly built Italian versions? Even with it's internal improvements, this one IS a Browning because, heck; they built it. I would like to see two changes however: 1) drop the high gloss "bowling ball" finish in favor of an oiled type low-gloss finish, and 2) make the receiver color-case hardened, like the originals. Oh, and maybe add an optional set trigger for us target shooters, and a slightly heavier stock and barrel for the same uses. It's a bit light for those big 45-90 loads fired at the range. "KICK!!!" Then, it would easily sell for another $500+, no problems.