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April 1, 2019 - 12:35 am

A buddy of mine inherited some guns from his grandfather. Not being a lever guy he gave me first pick. I came home with a Model 1886 in 40-82 serial #1428 and model 73 in 44-40 first model serial #18374 with (pending cody letter) a 28″ extra heavy barrel.

Still cant believe it!

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April 1, 2019 - 3:23 pm

Congrats on the rifles, especially the 73. The heavy and extra length barrels are among my favorites, and yours has both. Your buddies Grandpa had great tastes.

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April 2, 2019 - 2:07 am

Thanks!!

I haven’t put it down yet! I never thought I’d own a first model 73…..but to find all the extras!

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April 2, 2019 - 12:31 pm

Manuel,

Your friend will now have to NEVER pay for a cold beer when you two are together!!!

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April 2, 2019 - 3:34 pm

twobit said
Manuel,

Your friend will now have to NEVER pay for a cold beer when you two are together!!!

Michael

NEVER AGAIN!!! Cool

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April 30, 2019 - 3:54 am

nothing like getting that letter in the mail. All checks out!

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April 30, 2019 - 10:40 am

Manuel said

nothing like getting that letter in the mail. All checks out!

Very nice indeed Manuel.

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April 30, 2019 - 12:59 pm

Manuel-

Congrats on a very lucky find indeed! Enjoy!

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April 30, 2019 - 3:17 pm

Thanks guys! I think my wife was more happy to see the letter in the mail then i was….So i would shut up about it! haha Laugh

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May 16, 2019 - 6:33 pm

What a stroke of luck! Very nice.

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