Another way to look at is might be this.  If you buying a deluxe OB FM CB sporting rifle that is checkered you might get more caught up in the condition aspect.   because there are LOTS of them out there that can be bought and most likely there will always be one that is “stone mint” or “drippy mint” or any other variation of mint ( i dislike all of those “adjectives”) that can be found.  I also dislike estimates of 96%, 97%, or 93% condition.  Somebody has MUCH better calibrated eyes than I do to split those kind of hairs.  All you have to say for the auctioned rifle is that it is THE highest condition example of this configuration!  And then you are done.  Because it will be a LOOOOOONG wait before someone pulls one out of a case and disproves you!  My 2 cents worth.

Michael

I bought the 32-40 carbine with the 16″ magazine. Not high condition but pretty scarce. I also bought this one in the same auction.

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They make an interesting pair, both 32-40.

Dana

Thanks Mike. I have always liked 94 carbines with features that are a little different. And You can still take them hunting.

Dana

Thanks Rick.  I like to hunt with the old Winchesters when the weather is ok.  That is the only 32-40 carbine with a stainless barrel that I have seen. I know they are not “Rare”, but they are something different.

Dana