Photos of newer '86 done by Mike Hunter

danthegunman · Post by **danthegunman** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 11:39 pm

A couple of days ago Mike Hunter contacted me and asked if I would be interested in converting new Browning or Japanese Winchesters '86s to look like old ones since he is not offering that service any longer.

Mike suggested that I ask some of ya'll to supply me with some photos of new '86s that have been converted to look like old ones since he has done this to many of yours.

So what I am looking for is photos of '86s but more importantly pics of the tang area that the saftey's have been welded up to look like old ones, and the -1886- markings on the tang.

Thank you in advance.

Tycer · Post by **Tycer** » Sat Dec 22, 2007 12:00 am

no pic of his, but if you need a gunea pig......

Griff · Post by **Griff** » Sat Dec 22, 2007 1:35 am

I know of at least one that was done and had pics posted on the old site. I just can't remember who it was, but.... it was done very well.

danthegunman · Post by **danthegunman** » Sat Dec 22, 2007 8:07 am

Tycer wrote:no pic of his, but if you need a gunea pig......

Maybe I'll take you up on that offer.

1886 · Post by **1886** » Sat Dec 22, 2007 9:02 am

I may be interested in being a "test vehicle" as well. 1886.

abcollector · Post by **abcollector** » Sat Dec 22, 2007 9:41 am

I also have a Japanese Winchester that could use the treatment.
Could you also fix the rebounding hammer defect?[/img]

J Miller · Post by **J Miller** » Sat Dec 22, 2007 9:51 am

SteveB has just such pics on his blog:
http://reloadingandlevergunning.blogspot.com/

Look down the left side where it has the articles listed: Winchester/Miroku '86 Mods/Custom Work/Continued. Farther down is the first part.

Joe

longarm4146 · Post by **longarm4146** » Sat Dec 22, 2007 9:53 am

Dan, the pics you're looking for can be found at reload'n and levergun'n blog....complete pics or conversion on 86....you can google that and it will take you to sight, also has instructions for removing re-bounding hammer. if u have problems i sent u an e-mail with my home e-mail address.

Post by **Hobie** » Sat Dec 22, 2007 10:13 am

SteveB had an Extra Light so converted. He may still have the photos. Contact him through e-mail or PM and I'm sure he'll share those.

kimwcook · Post by **kimwcook** » Sat Dec 22, 2007 12:04 pm

I would be one willing to have this conversion applied to my Winnie '86 in 45-90. Remove the safety, weld it up and re-stamp the tang.

Even though the Marble's tang site covers the safety so one can't see it, it's still there. Plus, the rebounding hammer. I'd like that removed and the good ole half cock safety feature put in it's place (R&R the hammer w/Browning and the required ancillary components).

steveb · Post by **steveb** » Sat Dec 22, 2007 12:04 pm

J Miller wrote:SteveB has just such pics on his blog:
http://reloadingandlevergunning.blogspot.com/

Look down the left side where it has the articles listed: Winchester/Miroku '86 Mods/Custom Work/Continued. Farther down is the first part.

Joe

Thanks Joe. Dan, just click on the link Joe provided and you should find what you are looking for. MikeD also has pics of his 86 that was finished by Mike.

danthegunman · Post by **danthegunman** » Sat Dec 22, 2007 1:37 pm

Thanks guys, I'll let you know when I'm ready to start doing conversions.
I still need more time.

Dan

Mike D. · Post by **Mike D.** » Sun Dec 23, 2007 9:11 pm

Mike did one of my guns and added a FM, too. I have posted pics several times, so guess it can be done again.

Tang with saferty slot welded and remarked same as early 20 C 1886.

Japan markings spun away and barrel remarked like original lightweight '86.

Barrel marked "nickel steel" as early 1900s rifles were.

New full magazine added. Mag threads out as original "A" serial number suffix.

My gun sits all forlorn awaiting a PG buttstock that is proving to be a very difficult score.

kimwcook · Post by **kimwcook** » Sun Dec 23, 2007 9:29 pm

Mike D, that sucks you can't find a buttstock.

Dan, I'm holding my breath on when your going to do the conversion and the price so I can start saving up. C'mon Dan, c'mon Dan, c'mon Dan...

horsesoldier03 · Post by **horsesoldier03** » Mon Dec 24, 2007 7:46 am

I am sure you have checked out alot of companies, you may try the links below and see if they might have something to suit you.

http://gunville.com/

http://cgi.ebay.com/WINCHESTER-MODEL-18 ... dZViewItem

El Mac · Post by **El Mac** » Mon Dec 24, 2007 9:07 am

So Dan, are you going to start doing this work? Are you able to roll print the new "old" markings?

danthegunman · Post by **danthegunman** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 10:21 pm

Yes I am going to start doing this type of work.

ArcticGoose · Post by **ArcticGoose** » Sat Dec 29, 2007 4:28 am

Dan that's great to hear! Looking forward to hearing your progress in this. If I end up keeping my 86 TD then it will probably be heading your way. Just can't get use to that tang saftey.

buckeyeshooter · Post by **buckeyeshooter** » Sat Dec 29, 2007 1:39 pm

Will you have interest in also doing the reissued 1895's also?

danthegunman · Post by **danthegunman** » Sat Dec 29, 2007 5:46 pm

buckeyeshooter wrote:Will you have interest in also doing the reissued 1895's also?

The tang safety?

Photos of newer '86 done by Mike Hunter

Photos of newer '86 done by Mike Hunter

Hunter pics