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March 14, 2022
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Being listed as original condition imo. Just a quick look but, sure has that reblue shine and no elevator wear on the barrel or the takedown receiver extension 🤔
Rick C
January 20, 2023
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Rick,
Bolshoi. Look closely at the junction of barrel and receiver and other edges that should be crisp and are ….a little soft.
And that shine comes from polishing to an excessively fine grit.
Also note the lack of difference in bluing color of “rust blued” barrel and “machine blued” receiver. All has been hot salts blued, which wasn’t employed by WRA at all until 1939, way after this rifle was made.
This thing is Kollector Kryptonite — it attracts and then turns the buyer into an object of pity and humor.
Only my opinion, but still….
- Bill
WACA # 65205; life member, NRA; member, TGCA; member, TSRA; amateur preservationist
"I have seen wicked men and fools, a great many of both, and I believe they both get paid in the end, but the fools first." -- David Balfour, narrator and protagonist of the novel, Kidnapped, by Robert Louis Stevenson.
January 20, 2023
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I just re-read the GB description. While it certainly implies original condition, it never says so explicitly.
- Bill
WACA # 65205; life member, NRA; member, TGCA; member, TSRA; amateur preservationist
"I have seen wicked men and fools, a great many of both, and I believe they both get paid in the end, but the fools first." -- David Balfour, narrator and protagonist of the novel, Kidnapped, by Robert Louis Stevenson.
March 14, 2022
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I agree Bill they certainly do imply imo. “it sure is a pleasure to find a deluxe version in this condition”. 🤔
Rick C
January 20, 2023
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Rick C said
I agree Bill they certainly do imply imo. “it sure is a pleasure to find a deluxe version in this condition”. 🤔
It’s a rabbit hole. “I never said its.condition was original!”
- Bill
WACA # 65205; life member, NRA; member, TGCA; member, TSRA; amateur preservationist
"I have seen wicked men and fools, a great many of both, and I believe they both get paid in the end, but the fools first." -- David Balfour, narrator and protagonist of the novel, Kidnapped, by Robert Louis Stevenson.
November 7, 2015
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Lots of soft edges, couldn’t help but notice after reading Zeb’s post. Beautiful wood but I can almost smell the fresh coat of varnish.
Mike
May 2, 2009
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Its obvious its been refinished. The rounding of the corners and screw holes and the super shine of the metal.
Bob
WACA Life Member--- NRA Life Member---- Cody Firearms member since 1991 Researching the Winchester 1873's
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November 7, 2015
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I feel pretty sure we’ve discussed this seller before.
Mike
November 19, 2006
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She describes the blue as, “rich and deep.” I’d agree with that 
November 9, 2008
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She has been offering these fine deluxe Winchesters and Marlins for a long time and appears people buy them. She had an engraved Marlin a while ago with the engraving buffed though in places and had the same kind of description without saying it was refinished. It’s unreal that she has a A+ rating
November 19, 2006
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cj57 said
She has been offering these fine deluxe Winchesters and Marlins for a long time and appears people buy them. She had an engraved Marlin a while ago with the engraving buffed though in places and had the same kind of description without saying it was refinished. It’s unreal that she has a A+ rating
The prices people are paying is equally amazing to me. I don’t think these buyers hang out here. They should, as they are surely short on knowledge.
December 9, 2002
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It’s often obvious, that the “Word Salad”, is in full swing on many of they’re G. B. adds!
There’s a reason I don’t have them on my favorite’s list to look at!
I’m no expert by any means, as the members here have found many of the discrepancies that seem to stick out, to me!
Anthony
July 8, 2012
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Totally refinished.
June 1, 2023
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100% refinished, and not very well done, either!
BRP
August 14, 2021
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Looks exactly like my Remington 8 that was redone in the 70s.
February 17, 2022
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Please read thread about the 86 with sling ring this dips@#$ is pedaling!!!!!! Guns by Sally is a total fraud. Besides who in the world puts an antiquated picture from there high school yearbook in a gun add?
January 20, 2023
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Don’t hold back, Tom.
- Bill
WACA # 65205; life member, NRA; member, TGCA; member, TSRA; amateur preservationist
"I have seen wicked men and fools, a great many of both, and I believe they both get paid in the end, but the fools first." -- David Balfour, narrator and protagonist of the novel, Kidnapped, by Robert Louis Stevenson.
February 17, 2022
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Zebulon said
Don’t hold back, Tom.
Haha! I don’t Bill. People like her ruin the art of collecting Winchesters
November 9, 2008
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oldcrankyyankee said
Please read thread about the 86 with sling ring this dips@#$ is pedaling!!!!!! Guns by Sally is a total fraud. Besides who in the world puts an antiquated picture from there high school yearbook in a gun add?
That’s funny, she’s been on GB for near 20yrs with that photo! An she’s been selling these gems the whole time
February 17, 2022
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cj57 said
oldcrankyyankee said
Please read thread about the 86 with sling ring this dips@#$ is pedaling!!!!!! Guns by Sally is a total fraud. Besides who in the world puts an antiquated picture from there high school yearbook in a gun add?
That’s funny, she’s been on GB for near 20yrs with that photo! An she’s been selling these gems the whole time
Bet she don’t look like that anymore!
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