"If the market is indeed that small why do I see so many Browning and Winchester falling blocks?"
--hairtrigger

Consider this, if there is such a demand, why does not Browning still market them? The Browning/Miroku M18985 clone is not listed on the Browning web site.

The Winchester web site shows a few Winchester/Miroku M1885 clones. However, these are identified as "SHOT Show Specials".

According to the Winchester web site SHOT SHOW Specials the are "...non-cataloged firearms being produced in limited quantities that were introduced at the most recent SHOT Show."(Italics added: rcN) A potential purchaser is also advised that these rifle have very limited distribution.

Last edited by Ray Newman; 11/16/14.
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