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September 11, 2018
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Hi All,
Thanks for all your help continuing to educate me over the past couple weeks. One rifle that was on my list was a pre-64 1894 carbine in .30-30 that I could shoot without guilt. I wanted to get some opinions on the rifle below. The SN dates it to 1959, and the bluing and wood all look original to me, and show light, honest use, but no abuse or big red flags. The barrel band screws are a little buggered, but I figure these can be swapped.
What are thoughts on the condition and value of this rifle?
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April 15, 2005
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Bobby,
No pictures ?
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
September 11, 2018
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Sorry, google photos is bad about embedable photos. Do these show up?
April 15, 2005
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The condition appears to be in the 90-95% range, and the value is approximately $850.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
September 11, 2018
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Thanks Bert,
I got it for $725 OTD, so glad to hear the condition warrants the price. For my general reference, what are the parts that one would look for with respect to originality, for example sights being a part I often hear about being non-original. On that note, is the rear site elevator on this one original?
Also, what is the general guidance with respect to swapping out hardware such as buggered up barrel band screws? If I find correct pre-64 screws for this model is there any negative to replacing them?
Thanks
Bobby
April 15, 2005
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Bobby,
On the late production pre-64 Carbines, there really is not much in the way of “parts” to look for in regards to originality other than the sights, the butt plate, and the front sight hood. What you will often encounter is aftermarket modifications, e.g. recoil pads, receiver and/or barrel drilled & tapped for a scope, sling mounts, etc. Any extra holes drilled in the receiver, barrel, or stocks is a negative.
Swapping out buggered screws with correct replacements is not going to negatively affect the value or collector interest in most cases.
What is the serial number on this Carbine (so that I can add it to the research survey) ?
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
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