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November 9, 2012, 02:39 PM | #1 |
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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 9, 2012, 07:41 PM | #2 |
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Yes.
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November 11, 2012, 03:44 PM | #3 |
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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 .
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November 14, 2012, 08:40 PM | #4 |
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Many thanks!
Dave |
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