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July 8, 2016
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Comments on originality of both blued finish and wood finish and the condition of the receiver would be appreciated. To me the wood looks refinished and the screw holes in the receiver look dished out, but maybe wrong. Thanks
June 26, 2013
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Eagle said
Comments on originality of both blued finish and wood finish and the condition of the receiver would be appreciated. To me the wood looks refinished and the screw holes in the receiver look dished out, but maybe wrong. Thanks
You are very correct in your initial observation. See below link regarding a previous discussion regarding the same rifle.
https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/1894-serial-number-35-on-gb/
Don
December 14, 2009
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Adding to that I believe that the barrel inscription is incorrect for a First Model suggesting a newer non original barrel. My .38-55 First Model has a two line address without the patent date as this one has.The sights are incorrect also.
June 26, 2013
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Clipper47 said
Adding to that I believe that the barrel inscription is incorrect for a First Model suggesting a newer non original barrel. My .38-55 First Model has a two line address without the patent date as this one has.The sights are incorrect also.
That barrel also has a proof-mark. A good indicator of a barrel swap.
Don
July 8, 2016
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This shop is about 1.5 hrs from me. An old friend of mine consigned about 20K worth of guns with this outfit. They sold them all and then declared bankruptcy. My friend never got a dime. Real nice and honest folks for sure. Just my opinion of course. Peter
June 26, 2013
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wallyb said
Can anyone believe this gun did “not meet reserve” at 25 grand?Walter
Holy crap!!! That’s crazy money for a gun with that many issues. It amazes me that people can be so naive and throw that kind of money down without doing some basic research or consulting an expert. That seller also missed out on the sale (or screwing) of the century by setting the reserve so high.
Don
December 14, 2009
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Anyone want to buy my First Model for a mere $15000US. All original, no rebluing, no refinishing and no barrel replacement . I could even polish off 3 of the serial numbers to make this one 1. Surely a bargain at 1/2 the price!!!!
November 19, 2006
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Oops, I just noticed there are two threads on this rifle.
Anyway, I see they have relisted it with a buy-it-now price of $49,999.
Sheesh.
