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April 9, 2017 - 8:12 am
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An obvious cut-off job.  This seller gets an “A” for effort trying to convince you otherwise…a flat-out essay.

http://www.gunbroker.com/item/636198771

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I sent him a message via Gunbroker, and explained that (1) it is not an “antique” and that it was indeed manufactured in the year 1899, and (2) that it is a cut down Sporting Rifle that originally had a 26-inch barrel. It will undoubtedly be interesting to see what his response is.

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So this post gets me thinking…I’ve had this one for many years (don’t remember from where it came) and I frequently use it as an example for justifiable homicide of folks that would do this to such an otherwise very fine rifle…perhaps I should auction it as “super rare 1892 Trapper takedown in 44WCF”…Hmmmmm?…..Nah, probably not….

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He just has a typo in  the price…..one extra 0Laugh

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April 10, 2017 - 7:32 pm
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Just realized this is the same seller that has that 1873 “short rifle” on GB.  Almost the same story and sales pitch…

https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/1873-short-rifle-on-gb/

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Barrel has been relined?

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Bruce Koligian said
Barrel has been relined?  

It looks more like a recessed crown.

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