Looking for the right gunsmith
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Mulligan
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A modern high wall like the Brownings were built in high pressure chamberings, but I wouldn’t want to use an original that’s over 100 years old. I don’t think a low wall, even a modern one, would be a good choice. As mentioned above, Lee Shaver could tell you for sure.
dellet
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The Winchester/Browning, Miroku Low Walls have been chambered from the factory in 22-250, 243, 260, 223 and many others over the years.
Currently Winchester has .222, .223, 6.5 cm, 6 cm, 6.5x55, 243. Some may be limited production, generally by Lipsey’s.
There is no question on the action strength. The Miroku is a completely different action that fits inside a look alike frame.
The original design was limited to basically pistol cartridges and/or black powder pressures. Even most of the modern replica manufacturers advise against high pressure cartridges.
Past models
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Current
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Currently Winchester has .222, .223, 6.5 cm, 6 cm, 6.5x55, 243. Some may be limited production, generally by Lipsey’s.
There is no question on the action strength. The Miroku is a completely different action that fits inside a look alike frame.
The original design was limited to basically pistol cartridges and/or black powder pressures. Even most of the modern replica manufacturers advise against high pressure cartridges.
Past models
Model 1885 Low Wall | Single Shot Rifle | Winchester
Single shot lever-action falling block action Model 1885 Low Wall rifle, chambered in short action and super short action standard calibers, gloss blued 24" octagon barrel and action, oil finish grade I walnut checkered straight grip stock and Schnabel forearm.
Current
Model 1885 Low Wall Hunter High Grade | Winchester
Classic single-shot rifle with falling block action. High grade walnut stock with polished blue steel reciever and barrel, drilled and tapped for scope mount, full octagon barrel, 22 LPI cut checkering, Pachmayr® Decelerator recoil pad. Includes one-piece scope base and sling swivel studs.
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The Winchester/Browning, Miroku Low Walls have been chambered from the factory in 22-250, 243, 260, 223 and many others over the years.
Currently Winchester has .222, .223, 6.5 cm, 6 cm, 6.5x55, 243. Some may be limited production, generally by Lipsey’s.
There is no question on the action strength. The Miroku is a completely different action that fits inside a look alike frame.
The original design was limited to basically pistol cartridges and/or black powder pressures. Even most of the modern replica manufacturers advise against high pressure cartridges.
Past models
Model 1885 Low Wall | Single Shot Rifle | Winchester
Single shot lever-action falling block action Model 1885 Low Wall rifle, chambered in short action and super short action standard calibers, gloss blued 24" octagon barrel and action, oil finish grade I walnut checkered straight grip stock and Schnabel forearm.
Current
Model 1885 Low Wall Hunter High Grade | Winchester
Classic single-shot rifle with falling block action. High grade walnut stock with polished blue steel reciever and barrel, drilled and tapped for scope mount, full octagon barrel, 22 LPI cut checkering, Pachmayr® Decelerator recoil pad. Includes one-piece scope base and sling swivel studs.
I’m familiar with original and Miroku high and low walls, have had all of them apart at one time or another. Yes, the Miroku versions are nothing more than a cosmetic shell, and are also less user friendly for disassembly and reassembly than originals.The Winchester/Browning, Miroku Low Walls have been chambered from the factory in 22-250, 243, 260, 223 and many others over the years.
Currently Winchester has .222, .223, 6.5 cm, 6 cm, 6.5x55, 243. Some may be limited production, generally by Lipsey’s.
There is no question on the action strength. The Miroku is a completely different action that fits inside a look alike frame.
The original design was limited to basically pistol cartridges and/or black powder pressures. Even most of the modern replica manufacturers advise against high pressure cartridges.
Past models
Model 1885 Low Wall | Single Shot Rifle | Winchester
Single shot lever-action falling block action Model 1885 Low Wall rifle, chambered in short action and super short action standard calibers, gloss blued 24" octagon barrel and action, oil finish grade I walnut checkered straight grip stock and Schnabel forearm.
Current
Model 1885 Low Wall Hunter High Grade | Winchester
Classic single-shot rifle with falling block action. High grade walnut stock with polished blue steel reciever and barrel, drilled and tapped for scope mount, full octagon barrel, 22 LPI cut checkering, Pachmayr® Decelerator recoil pad. Includes one-piece scope base and sling swivel studs.
The OP didn’t say if he had a modern or original, and different folks call either/both by the same and/or different names than you or I may use.
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