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July 29, 2025 - 11:17 pm
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… it looks like you’ve got to pay to play Surprised

I figure they added about a $10,000 premium to their estimate on account of it being a .32 Cool

https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/4095/36/preworld-war-ii-winchester-model-1894-saddle-ring-carbine

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Steve-

They heard you were interested. I told Kevin you had deep pockets and a soft spot for anything in 32 Spl. Enjoy! Wink

 

 

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TXGunNut said
Steve-
They heard you were interested. I told Kevin you had deep pockets and a soft spot for anything in 32 Spl. Enjoy!
 
 
Mike
  

Yeah, I suppose that would explain their enthusiastic auction estimate.

Maybe it will scare other bidders off…

Wink

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Looks like a LOT of condition there

Stranger things have happened

“If you can’t convince them, confuse them”

President Harry S. Truman

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TXGunNut said
Steve-
They heard you were interested. I told Kevin you had deep pockets and a soft spot for anything in 32 Spl. Enjoy!
 
 
Mike
  

Mike, 

I think you’re correct, unless they dangle a .33 WCF, in front of him! LaughLaughLaugh

 

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Unless Rex the cocaine-sniffing DEA dog alerts to the magazine tube,  this lot is a tiny bit overpriced. 

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All kidding aside I agree with Tedk, gun does indeed have a lot of condition and that seems to be doing well these days. Must admit I was expecting fancy wood and checkering at this price point.

 

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I prefer the walnut on my 32 SRC. And it was a lot cheaper than that RIA one! 20230310_174302.jpgImage Enlarger

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Chris D said
I prefer the walnut on my 32 SRC. And it was a lot cheaper than that RIA one!
  

Chris –

That’s some nice looking walnut Cool

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Thanks Steve, it’s one of my favourites. Loaded some rounds for it and yet to shoot it. 

Here is the other side

 

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Thanks Steve, it’s one of my favourites. Loaded some rounds for it and yet to shoot it. 
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Looks great!

Maybe they had an inclination to put nicer wood on the .32 Specials….

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That’s insane. 

Better to be judged by twelve than carried by six.

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RIA are CROOKS !

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Show me one auction company that isn’t….

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Chris D said
Show me one auction company that isn’t….
  

No complaints on our last Auction, Chris. A 62 police appears unfired with blue turned an even nice patina mint bore and grips %100 nickel perfect nipples and safety’s  all up delved AUD $631.

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Tony. R said

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Show me one auction company that isn’t….
  

No complaints on our last Auction, Chris. A 62 police appears unfired with blue turned an even nice patina mint bore and grips %100 nickel perfect nipples and safety’s  all up delved AUD $631.

  

I hate to burst your bubble, but that revolver has been reblued—hence, no extraordinary bargain.  The frame and loading lever should be case coloured.  Note the appearance of this original example:

https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/87/180/cased-colt-model-1862-police-percussion-revolver

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mrcvs said

Tony. R said

Chris D said
Show me one auction company that isn’t….
  

No complaints on our last Auction, Chris. A 62 police appears unfired with blue turned an even nice patina mint bore and grips %100 nickel perfect nipples and safety’s  all up delved AUD $631.
  

I hate to burst your bubble, but that revolver has been reblued—hence, no extraordinary bargain.  The frame and loading lever should be case coloured.  Note the appearance of this original example:
https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/87/180/cased-colt-model-1862-police-percussion-revolver
  

mercvs, there is traces of blue around the loading lever, and the lever shows nice case colours in bright light, as well as the frame

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