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May 5, 2022
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Hello Bert,
I was at my old friends house today. The one I messaged you about that I got the Model 1885 hi-wall from last week.
He has a very nice model 55 in 30 WCF, metal but plate, bbl sights, #1039646. I do not know much about the lever guns so I am not sure if it is a take down or not.
Ed
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Edward Kitner said
Hello Bert,I was at my old friends house today. The one I messaged you about that I got the Model 1885 hi-wall from last week.
He has a very nice model 55 in 30 WCF, metal but plate, bbl sights, #1039646. I do not know much about the lever guns so I am not sure if it is a take down or not.
Ed
Hello Ed,
It is a Take Down as it was manufactured in late January 1929.
Thanks for the information,
Bert
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May 5, 2022
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Thanks Burt, is that what the small lever is for on the end of the magazine tube?
April 15, 2005
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Edward Kitner said
Thanks Burt, is that what the small lever is for on the end of the magazine tube?
Yes it is.
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Ed
A few styles shown below.
~Gary~
May 5, 2022
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Thanks for the picture Gary!
I believe he wants to sell it to me, but I am not interested in the lever guns. I shoot and reload for the single shots!
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Edward Kitner said
Thanks for the picture Gary!I believe he wants to sell it to me, but I am not interested in the lever guns. I shoot and reload for the single shots!
I like and very much appreciate your focus 
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Bert- Here is another one for your survey : Model 55 Solid frame Deluxe Pistol Grip Checkered .25-35
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[email protected] said
Bert- Here is another one for your survey : Model 55 Solid frame Deluxe Pistol Grip Checkered .25-35
Can you please send me pictures of the rifle?
Bert – [email protected]
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Bert H. said
[email protected] said
Bert- Here is another one for your survey : Model 55 Solid frame Deluxe Pistol Grip Checkered .25-35
Can you please send me pictures of the rifle?
Bert – [email protected]
I think we would all love to see pictures of this rifle.
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[email protected] said
Ill try to figure out how to do it- Im no computer whiz!!!!
Send them to me at – [email protected]
Bert
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Bert-
Sent you afew pictures this morning. Let me know if they came through. Feel free to post them if you would like
April 15, 2005
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Here are Kevin’s pictures;
Bert
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For those who might be wondering, the 25-35 WCF was the least common of the three standard calibers. Thus far, I have only found (123) of them as compared to a total of (1,555) Model 55 rifles. Of the (123), just (29) are the Solid Frame variation, which equates to just 1.9% of the total production. Add to that, the subject rifle is the one & only special ordered Solid Frame rifle in 25-35 WCF.
Bert
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April 30, 2023
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They special ordered it and were asked “what do you want different from standard?” and they replied, “yes.” 
April 12, 2024
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Hello, just recently became a member, learning how to navigate the resources. I have a few items to add to your database so I’ll start with the 55 because I had it out.
Model 55, S# 10498, standard, I believe, flat top open rear and Lyman gold bead front sights, no evidence of anything changed.
Hopefully one of these pictures is viewable…
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Flash said
Hello, just recently became a member, learning how to navigate the resources. I have a few items to add to your database so I’ll start with the 55 because I had it out.Model 55, S# 10498, standard, I believe, flat top open rear and Lyman gold bead front sights, no evidence of anything changed.
Hopefully one of these pictures is viewable…
Which caliber is it? The serial number tells us that it was manufactured in late August, 1927.
Bert
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