The Lever Aficionados Thread

[Marty Henry]

Whilst up at the gunsmiths the other day on another matter, I got to handle an 1886 original in 45/90.
It was in for a clean as it had a lot of old grease in the action. But otherwise was in fine condition. The owner was looking for some brass so that he could shoot it. I'd never heard of the round. Still a great gun to handle and I loved the octagon barrel
Question was the saddle ring only for the smaller rifles?

He should be fine using 45/70 cases the 90 was just a little longer thats all in a straight case it makes no real difference think firing 2 3/4 in shottie shells in a 3 1/2 in chamber.