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November 19, 2006
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I found it interesting – mainly because it is so non-interesting. What I mean is lavish, or impressive, it is not. I suppose some of these were ordered purely as shooters and purely based on the accuracy claims. Hence, no interest in engraving, deluxe wood and so on? I find the 1 of 1000 marking unimpressive as well.
Other’s reaction?
March 31, 2009
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This might be a correct 1 of 1000? Hardly any had un-checkered stocks and plain wood. 4113 is on the list of 1 of 1000’s. BUT?
Read all of the documentation closely!!!!!
May 23, 2009
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This is a well known & documented 1 of 1000. Its the real deal. The earliest of the 1 of 1000s were fairly plain in nature.
This gun is the 10th or 11th 1 of 1000 to be made by its serial number. Its probably actually earlier by shipping date. So its a very early gun.
But it does have plenty of special features, especially features you don’t see in most 1st model 1873s.
28 inch barrel is rare, only 22 1 of 1000s have a 28inch barrel. Half mag is rare in a 1st model in general, & only 5 of the 1of1000s have a short magazine. The original owner’s name is engraved on the side plate and you know some history about him. Most guns in general, nobody knows who the original owner was. A Set trigger. Its got a 4 digit serial number. And its a 1 of 1000.
Whats not to like about it? Its not a gold plated and Ulrich engraved 1 of 1000, worth 6 figures, but its worth at least 5 figures.
If I had the money, I’d buy it! It only going to go up in value.
Sincerely,
Maverick
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March 31, 2009
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Maverick said
This is a well known & documented 1 of 1000. Its the real deal. The earliest of the 1 of 1000s were fairly plain in nature.This gun is the 10th or 11th 1 of 1000 to be made by its serial number. Its probably actually earlier by shipping date. So its a very early gun.
But it does have plenty of special features, especially features you don’t see in most 1st model 1873s.
28 inch barrel is rare, only 22 1 of 1000s have a 28inch barrel. Half mag is rare in a 1st model in general, & only 5 of the 1of1000s have a short magazine. The original owner’s name is engraved on the side plate and you know some history about him. Most guns in general, nobody knows who the original owner was. A Set trigger. Its got a 4 digit serial number. And its a 1 of 1000.
Whats not to like about it? Its not a gold plated and Ulrich engraved 1 of 1000, worth 6 figures, but its worth at least 5 figures.
If I had the money, I’d buy it! It only going to go up in value.
Sincerely,
Maverick
Maverick you are correct. I’m sorry. I transposed a number and was looking at another early gun. What do you think of what was done over the 1 of 1000?
May 23, 2009
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cwachter said
What do you think of what was done over the 1 of 1000?
I don’t understand the question? Or don’t find you meaning, Can you please elaborate?
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Maverick
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March 31, 2009
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On the top flat of the barrel where it is engraved 1 of 1000 it looks like a bunch of punch marks all over this area.
May 23, 2009
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I honestly do not know what to make of it for certain! It is the only 1of1000 I’ve yet to observe to be marked in such a manner. But you can still make out the Aerial 1 of 1000 through it. I do wonder if it looks different in person. Some times pictures don’t do things justice.
It may have been done as a form of “barrel matting”, maybe to dull the barrel engraving in case it made a reflection or bounced light off of it while shooting. At least that is the best theory I can come up with. You can tell by its present condition, it was well used and shot regularly. Was it done by the factory, possibly? It is unusual for certain.
Definitely not a “Closet Gun”, which is kinda what I like about it.
Sincerely,
Maverick
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