Browning B-78 vs. 1885?

dbuffington · November 9, 2012, 03:39 PM

Hi Folks!

I'm trying to figure out how to quickly distinguish the Browning "B-78" single shot that was made in the 1970 from the Browning "1885" that was made later.

Is it correct to say that ...

- The B-78 has _one_ visible pin on both sides of the receiver.

- The 1885 has _two_ visible pins on both sides of the receiver.

Correct?

Thanks!
Dave

PetahW · November 9, 2012, 08:41 PM

Yes.

mete · November 11, 2012, 04:44 PM

The pins in the 1885 are really in there TIGHT !! Don't ask me how I know !

There are differences in the triggers but I don't know the details.
The 1885 is a great gun ,mine is in 45-70 .

dbuffington · November 14, 2012, 09:40 PM

Many thanks!
Dave

November 9, 2012, 03:39 PM	#1
dbuffington Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2004 Posts: 135	Browning B-78 vs. 1885? Hi Folks! I'm trying to figure out how to quickly distinguish the Browning "B-78" single shot that was made in the 1970 from the Browning "1885" that was made later. Is it correct to say that ... - The B-78 has _one_ visible pin on both sides of the receiver. - The 1885 has _two_ visible pins on both sides of the receiver. Correct? Thanks! Dave

November 11, 2012, 04:44 PM	#3
mete Senior Member Join Date: June 14, 2004 Location: NY State Posts: 4,937	The pins in the 1885 are really in there TIGHT !! Don't ask me how I know ! There are differences in the triggers but I don't know the details. The 1885 is a great gun ,mine is in 45-70 . __________________ And Watson , bring your revolver !

November 9, 2012, 08:41 PM	#2
PetahW Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2008 Posts: 3,275	Yes.

November 14, 2012, 09:40 PM	#4
dbuffington Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2004 Posts: 135	Many thanks! Dave