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June 26, 2013
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Pretty amazing rifle.
July 8, 2012
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Really nice.
December 14, 2009
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Wow! I sure wish my old first model 1894 (3149) looked this good!
June 4, 2017
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Do you notice the name on the letter, Randy always has nice stuff. Names on a letter can mean something. T/R
September 22, 2011
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I’m not knocking the rifle, but the asking price seems a bit steep for what it is.
May 26, 2018
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mrcvs said
I’m not knocking the rifle, but the asking price seems a bit steep for what it is.
Old restoration?
March 31, 2009
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Knowing Randy, he wouldn’t ruin his reputation by selling something that isn’t right. Price is a little steep for me.
March 21, 2016
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Seems really nice condition, however I agree a bit high for what it is.
Winchester Model 1873 44-40 circa 1886
April 15, 2005
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The asking price is too high, and in my opinion, the stocks have added finish on them. Winchester did not use a high gloss (Piano varnish) on standard rifles, and it should have been noted in the ledger records if it was special ordered. Winchester did use a higher grade of walnut for the stocks on the early Take Down rifles, but it was finished the same as the standard grade rifles.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
September 22, 2011
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Bert,
What would you value this one at?
IMHO, the asking price isn’t even close.
June 11, 2014
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Bert H. said
The asking price is too high, and in my opinion, the stocks have added finish on them. Winchester did not use a high gloss (Piano varnish) on standard rifles, and it should have been noted in the ledger records if it was special ordered. Winchester did use a higher grade of walnut for the stocks on the early Take Down rifles, but it was finished the same as the standard grade rifles.
Bert
I notice that the letter states “fancy stock”. Might that include the Piano varnish, or not?
June 24, 2015
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Everything is alright with this rifle. Wood finish and all. Fancy, takedown, first model, condition… this is a scarce gun. It is a $17-20K gun.
April 15, 2005
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Kirk Durston said
I notice that the letter states “fancy stock”. Might that include the Piano varnish, or not?
The notation “Fancy stock” usually indicates that it has 2X or better grade wood. Non-standard finish on the stock would ordinarily be noted in the Remarks column of the warehouse ledgers… e.g. “Oil Finish” or “Varnish”.
Without the benefit of a hands on inspection, I am not inclined to believe that the stocks have the correct factory finish on them. That stated, poor lighting and/or camera can make it difficult to determine originality.
Bert
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November 7, 2015
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Very nice! Pretty wood, nice sight package, takedown, condition, first model…no idea on the price but you don’t see a gun like this offered often. Wouldn’t bet against it selling for that. Would be nice if the sights lettered.
Mike
April 18, 2016
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I can not comment as to the originality of the finish. My extremely amateur observation to the current market Im saying its 10k to high. However I would still love to own it.
December 27, 2007
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For the sake of my education:
From what I thought I knew, photograph #22 pictures a refinished receiver. Light reflecting oddly from the flat surface, and screw holes that are dished.
If I were shopping for this type of rifle, I would shy away from this one. So, please set me straight?
September 22, 2011
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Patrick said
I can not comment as to the originality of the finish. My extremely amateur observation to the current market Im saying its 10k to high. However I would still love to own it.
That’s sort of my thoughts. Wasn’t there a Model 1894 posted on here recently with several special order features and condition that didn’t even crack 6k at auction? The market has definitely softened…
June 24, 2015
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FromTheWoods said
For the sake of my education:From what I thought I knew, photograph #22 pictures a refinished receiver. Light reflecting oddly from the flat surface, and screw holes that are dished.
If I were shopping for this type of rifle, I would shy away from this one. So, please set me straight?
There is always “dishing” in a harsh reflection around screw holes even on original examples. The rifle mentioned here is 100% original finish.
June 24, 2015
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mrcvs said
That’s sort of my thoughts. Wasn’t there a Model 1894 posted on here recently with several special order features and condition that didn’t even crack 6k at auction? The market has definitely softened…
A high condition 1st model is worth a premium. Add a takedown frame and fancy stocks, you have a really scarce gun. Like I said before, I think it is a $17-20K gun.
June 4, 2017
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There are a lot of collectors that recognize rarity and will pay for it. Remember the 36″ 1894 that Tiny bought a year ago, someone told him it was only worth 5K, I tried to buy it for 10k and was not successful. The man who bought it for a undisclosed amount is happy. T/R
