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Tony Ford
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November 23, 2025 - 4:19 pm
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I was walking into the gun show and noticed a guy carrying an old gun case. I started up the usual conversation and he said he’s getting rid of his dad’s old 30-30. Before he unzips the case he says his dad received this old Winchester for his 14th birthday from an uncle. Said his dad put it on a shelf in his closet and never shot it (I doubt that’s the case).  We settled on a price and he walked back to his car and left.  It’s pretty nice and I believe serial number 1700170 makes it a 49 or 50. 
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7th & 10th SF retired

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Bert H.
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November 23, 2025 - 4:28 pm
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It looks like it is a brand new gun.  The serial number puts it production date in mid-year 1950.

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kevindpm61
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November 24, 2025 - 12:46 am
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Congrats on a great score.

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Anthony
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November 24, 2025 - 1:15 am
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I agree on a great score! What a nice Brand New Rifle. Probably the only way it could have been a better deal, if he had the box, w/papers! But that deal was so sweet, you won’t hear me complain about that!

 

Thanks for sharing! Smile

 

Anthony

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November 24, 2025 - 1:47 am
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I agree with the others. Looks brand new.  Great find.

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Jeremy P
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November 24, 2025 - 4:33 am
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Great find sir! Don’t those lucky lightning strikes make you feel good?

Al, that looks like the one I missed you had last Fall…still sad about that. 🙂

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