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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.  

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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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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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Manuel,

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

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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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Screenshot_20190429-205510_Photos.jpgImage Enlarger nothing like getting that letter in the mail. All checks out!

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Manuel said
Screenshot_20190429-205510_Photos.jpgImage Enlarger nothing like getting that letter in the mail. All checks out!  

Very nice indeed Manuel.   

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Manuel-

Congrats on a very lucky find indeed! Enjoy!

 

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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! hahaLaugh

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What a stroke of luck! Very nice.

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