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I want to build a true grit John Wayne 44/40 rifle
need a large caliber 1892 action in decent shape
The actual one used in the movie sold at auction less than two years ago for $88,500. You should be able to build one for less than that. Are you going to go with a 16 inch barrel?
steve004 said
The actual one used in the movie sold at auction less than two years ago for $88,500. You should be able to build one for less than that. Are you going to go with a 16 inch barrel?
I believe that his was an 18.5” barrel.
I plan to use a barrel from Winchesterbarrels.com
I need a good condition action
It’s funny as I’ve seen different photos of his carbine. In some, it looks like it’s about 16 inches and in others, it looks a couple inches longer. Different photo angles I suppose.
Good luck with your project.
Didn’t he have more than one that he actually used in different films? RDB
Very interesting project. I am a huge John Wayne fan and would love to own a look a like to that carbine. How hard is it to come by these actions?
Good luck in finding everything you need. Would love to hear how your project progresses and some of the issues you have or will have.
John and I have been hangin’ out in My rec’ room ever since He come home from Casa Grande Arizona with Me 20 years ago, neither one of us has aged a bit.
W.A.C.A. life member, Marlin Collectors Assn. charter and life member, C,S.S.A. member and general gun nut.
Henry Mero said
Henry – glad to see you are such a dapper looking fella – all along I just thought you were a guy with nice cars and Winchesters.
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