SDH, thanks for reminding me of the reason for the coil spring development. I assume by that time the main market for the 1885 was target shooters and target/varmint/small game shooters who wanted to be able to take their rifles to the range or pasture on public transportation without getting tut-tutted at by the other riders. And the half-cock/fly safety arrangement was for the target shooters as well (a concession to "shooting in a crowd"). Not so many 1885s being bought for big game hunting by then, so less need for reloading speed?
I can't remember seeing any original Winchester two-barrel sets, although I saw a beauty made by Ballard Rifle Co. in .30-40 and .405 Win., and another one made by a 'smith in .22 LR and .32-40 with two fitted blocks (a Scheutzen rifle).
Maybe I can put a deposit for one in .25-35 and .356 Win. with Ballard and pay for it with my taxpayer dividend from "The Bailout" when they finish it for me? ( You can call me an old fart but not a NEGATIVE old fart!).
