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spike
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February 13, 2019 - 11:27 pm
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For your evaluation and comment is my Model 1886 in .50 Express.  This rifle lettered correctly with Cody as shipped o 4-15-1891 in its present configuration. Proofs indicate shipped to Great Britain and configuration suggests intended for Tiger hunting.

 

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February 14, 2019 - 12:04 am
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Looks like a nice honest and well used gun from what I can see.

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February 14, 2019 - 12:48 am
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Very nice Express rifle.  Certainly has the configuration favored by the British and the condition is excellent.

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February 14, 2019 - 10:00 pm
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spike said
For your evaluation and comment is my Model 1886 in .50 Express.  This rifle lettered correctly with Cody as shipped o 4-15-1891 in its present configuration. Proofs indicate shipped to Great Britain and configuration suggests intended for Tiger hunting.

 

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A lot of the large caliber guns like this were used in India and Africa for large and dangerous game.

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Great looking rifle. Love the Jim Corbett reference!!!!!

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Looks like a nice honest piece.  Wonderful configuration. 

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