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Gunbroker 386237262 Is this a rare sight? What do you think is fair value on a gun like this?
Here is the link to the rifle in question.
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=386237262
No, the Lyman No. 21 sight is not "rare", but it certainly is not common either.
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=386237262
That particular rifle has originality issues… the barrel has definitely been replaced, and I have to wonder about the sights.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
The Lyman 21 sight is fairly common on 1894’s from this era. Because it is a .25-35, it is worth a bit more than a .30 WCF. Maybe $1100 to $1200, possibly as high as $1400, IF the barrel is original. I have never seen a proofmark with the P in the circle before and the other proofmark on the barrel seems weak and is double-proofed, which is not typical of a Winchester proofmark. Also, the .25-35 markings are unlike those I have seen before, both font and size. I suspect the barrel may not be original to the gun, but I am more than willing to be corrected if wrong.
Bert H. said
No, the Lyman No. 21 sight is not "rare", but it certainly is not common either.http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=386237262
That particular rifle has originality issues… the barrel has definitely been replaced, and I have to wonder about the sights.
Bert
Bert confirmed what I said, but he types a lot faster! 😀 In any event, whatever Bert says means a lot as he is the expert and I just give my 2 cents worth!
wolfbait said
Gunbroker 386237262 Is this a rare sight? What do you think is fair value on a gun like this?
As far as fair value, with the parts barrel and the Lyman sight looks like it’s got the wrong mounting screw, I think the $750 is probably a good asking price. I don’t want it for that but someone probably will.
wolfbait said
Gunbroker 386237262 Is this a rare sight? What do you think is fair value on a gun like this?
As far as fair value, with the parts barrel and the Lyman sight looks like it’s got the wrong mounting screw, I think the $750 is probably a good asking price. I don’t want it for that but someone probably will.
With the replaced barrel, it is not an original gun; ‘maybe’ $750 is a fair price, but sounds high even at that. I wouldn’t touch it, but that is just me! Again, if all original, it would almost be double that, I should think.
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