Winchester 1885 accuracy

[Kittitas George]

I took my 1885 17HMR to a gunsmith in Wenatchee today. He removed the butt stock, turned and oiled the adjustment screw. Got out the trigger gauge, 'just under 3', 'Good enough'. Replaced the stock, unbelievable hard pull!! The screw that holds the butt stock enters the housing that holds the trigger. The amount of torque on that thru bolt altered the trigger 'pull' a huge amount. The thru bolt is now "snug", I'll do some shooting trials and report back. I'm certainly appreciative of the help offered. I had a wonderful few hours at the 'smith', visiting with a few of his other "old timer" friends and customers.. We discussed an Oregon, Nevada "sage rat" trip and Basque dinners in Winnemmucca.

 

[COLT45SA]

I went and took it out over the weekend and really enjoyed shooting it. Only complaint I have is the trigger is absolutely terrible. The lowest I could get the weight down to was about 5 and a half pounds if I can get that fixed it would be a treat to shoot.

Before getting too upset, get some snap caps and dry fire it 100 or so times. "DO NOT 'DRY FIRE' WITHOUT USING SNAP CAPS". The sear may just need a bit of burnishing which the dry-firing will accomplish~!! My triggers adjusted down according to the instructions don't come within a country mile of 5 pounds.

 

[Toptom]

Little update on my 1885. I sent trigger to lee shaver to do his trigger job on. Got it back yesterday with a new trigger spring it is a huge improvement. Nice crisp two pounds, i think I can go a little lower still. I put a spent round in chamber and feels great with no creep and breaks clean. I can’t wait for weather to get nicer and shoot it again now with a good trigger see what it’ll really do.

 

[ISS]

Can't say for sure. Mine all say Winchester or Meacham on them. How's the DST work?

Rich
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[Conaso]

Little update on my 1885. I sent trigger to lee shaver to do his trigger job on. Got it back yesterday with a new trigger spring it is a huge improvement. Nice crisp two pounds, i think I can go a little lower still. I put a spent round in chamber and feels great with no creep and breaks clean. I can’t wait for weather to get nicer and shoot it again now with a good trigger see what it’ll really do.

I brought my reproduction M1885 Highwall to a well-known, highly respected local (pistol) gunsmith that has done several tune-ups on all my pistols. Tuned up that HW to 2lbs also, provided a printout of the test he performed. TOLD ME TO NEVER BRING HIM AN 1885 AGAIN. What, it's a simple design... and I have two more.

 

[COLT45SA]

I have been looking at these new Winchester 1885s on gunbroker I have never have one or shot one but I’m really considering buying one. My question is if anyone on here has experience with the new mirokui 1885s how they shot and how the fit and finish looks.

I own several built by Miroku. three in .22LR and one in .38-55. I bought the first .22 strictly based on the fact that I've always loved the appearance of the 1885. When I took it out to see how it would shoot, I just randomly grabbed a box of cartridges which happened to be TAC-22. The results after sighting it in were pretty spectacular (in my mind). The final group was far better than my modified Ruger 77/22. I haven't tried other brands and bullet weight of cartridges yet, so my first outing may have been a stroke of luck.
I haven't shot my favorite yet. It was imported by Winchester Repeating Arms Co, an has a crescent butt with a 1/2 round 1/2 oct barrel. The wood is gorgeous, the fit and finish is pretty great, and it stays cocked when you close the breech just like the originals.
I'd like to see some input from somebody who bought one of them in 6mm Creedmore~!

 

[COLT45SA]

I did not on this one. I did on an Uberti in 45-70 I had. Brocks did the work. This one does not need trigger work. It is heavier than a match gun but good for hunting. Clean break at about 4 lbs.

The OP asked about the 1885s built by Miroku~!!!

 

[ronsatspokane]

The OP asked about the 1885s built by Miroku~!!!

Old thread. As I said, I did do trigger work on a Uberti. I did not do trigger work on the Miroku. The shot show special in the much loved (hated) 6.5 caliber that shoots so well was the Miroku. None of the Miroku 1885's I've had over the years have needed trigger work.