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AG said
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“Fantastic Winchester, Model 1886 Special Order Deluxe Takedown, .45-90 wcf,s/n 126314,
rifle, brl length 26″”, very good plus condition, lever action, Cody Search result is matching to the rifle and appears as follows: Serial number application date not available Type: Rifle Caliber: 45/90 Barrel Type: 1/2 Octagon Trigger: Plain Checkered stock, Pistol grip Sights: Lyman front, Cup Disc rear, flat top sporting rear sights Takedown Sighted point blank 100 years Received in warehouse on September 06, 1902 Shipped from warehouse on September 06, 1902 Order Number 154679 Beautifully grained walnut borderline checkered pistol grip stock and forend with visible case coloring showing a majority still remaining on hammer, butt plate and lever with Niter bluing present on loading gate and trigger. Original bluing on barrel and tube magazine retain almost all finish with minor thinning on leading edge and around tube at retaining band. There are approximately 6 very small areas of almost unnoticeable fine freckling 2.5″ from barrel transition. Bluing on receiver shows thinning of original finish with the left side retaining 95 plus percent. Wood shows some handling indentation being light. Fantastic example of a Deluxe .45/90 Takedown. Bore shines As New.
Here’s mine. s/n 126311s
So were there a group of four or more – maybe all ordered identically? And who ordered them? Man, I would like to see that ledger page!
Ya probably were at least 4 the same. Pretty neat stuff.
AG
Chuck has pointed out the wood gaps and I have some questions. Does the butt plate have minty case colors? Is the wood near perfect? If the answer to those questions is yes, then explain the condition of the receiver and the term original. Maybe this gun has been restored and the seller did well. T/R
Unfortunately, we know this kind of stuff happens all the time. I find it unfortunate for many reasons. On the top of the list, is the fact that these kind of shenanigans drive new collectors away. Getting burned leaves a really bad taste in your mouth and I’ve seen many quickly become disillusioned with collecting when this happens to them. It’s also a reason some people are more comfortable with post-64 rifles.
Edit – let me add, it’s also a reason to buy in person rather than be an internet bidder. I would feel more comfortable with internet (or phone) bidding on post-64 stuff. However, I’m not comfortable with post-64 stuff!
AG said
Sorry Chuck I don’t remember receiving it. Can you resend.
AG
Erin I don’t know if I have sent you these or not? All are longs.
1st model 14414 shipped 9/2/92.
2nd model 44745 case hardened receiver. Shipped 12/26/96
2nd model 86456 fancy checkered case hardened. Shipped 9/25/1900
3rd model 624548 A.
Online
Maybe this is an indication of value drop????
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/856544741
I would think a 76 with these options would be more………a lot more considering any 76 that looks like this on any gun show table would be 10k+
I see a few things I would want to inspect in hand before I paid $7500.00 for it
W.A.C.A. life member, Marlin Collectors Assn. charter and life member, C,S.S.A. member and general gun nut.
A completely grey receiver and overall, a pretty much no finish (as far as the metal) rifle. I question how well the wood matches the metal as far as wear and use.
steve004 said
A completely grey receiver and overall, a pretty much no finish (as far as the metal) rifle. I question how well the wood matches the metal as far as wear and use.
I agree. My opinion is the wood has been refinished and doesn’t match the wear and condition of the rest of the gun. Wood is no longer proud to the metal showing signs of sanding with rounded edges and gaps. Wood also appears undersize at the butt plate.
Don
I have a couple guns with not so pretty receivers but the stocks are X wood factory lettered & still beautiful, so I can’t say I agree.
AG
It’s possible the only alteration is the refinishing of the wood, which is why it doesn’t match the condition of the metal.
I think the seller did good considering the lower condition of this fancy gun.
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