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I've not been ashamed to admit to my penchant for .33's...
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September 7, 2020 - 2:36 pm
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… so it should come as no surprise that I find this one appealing.  Based on the bidding, it looks like I’m not the only out there.  Anyone else here find appeal with this one?

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/876293800

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659.jpgImage Enlarger    Steve, I agree with You. 33 WCF works for Me.  Dana

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Absolutely bitchen ’86!  People who are not familiar with the .33 don’t know what they are missing.  Roger B

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I have no idea why there is a prejudice against .33 WCF.  It is a fabulous caliber and should be as desirable as .45-70 as it is a necked down .45-70.

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I’m trying to avoid 1886’s and .33’s but yes, I can understand your attraction to this rifle.

 

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mrcvs said
I have no idea why there is a prejudice against .33 WCF.  It is a fabulous caliber and should be as desirable as .45-70 as it is a necked down .45-70.  

 25 years ago I thought the .33 was going to be the next 86 to jump in value. I bought several, great guns, loved the cartridge. What I thought was a bargain wasn’t. The 86 collector wanted antique, black powder, octagon barrel, big guns that looked antique. If they wanted a modern smokeless gun they bought a 71. If you like to shoot a 86, it’s smokeless and lots of fun at a modest price. The fancy .33’s still bring big money and probably will hold their value. Maybe the prejudice is the fact that they are modern and look modern. T/R

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TR said

 25 years ago I thought the .33 was going to be the next 86 to jump in value. I bought several, great guns, loved the cartridge. What I thought was a bargain wasn’t. The 86 collector wanted antique, black powder, octagon barrel, big guns that looked antique. If they wanted a modern smokeless gun they bought a 71. If you like to shoot a 86, it’s smokeless and lots of fun at a modest price. The fancy .33’s still bring big money and probably will hold their value. Maybe the prejudice is the fact that they are modern and look modern. T/R  

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I agree with your points.  In fact, when my Dad purchased his .33 rifle as a very young man (he was probably still in his teens), he wasn’t wanting a heavy octagon barreled rifle shooting a, “pumpkin” sized slug.  Ultimately, the obsolete aspect of the cartridge was of impact – but only because ammunition wasn’t available on store shelves.  If I had my way, they would have never discontinued .33 ammunition.  Too bad the cartridge didn’t make a comeback like the .405 did.  Even though I am a, “collector,” my attachment to these antique and vintage pieces does not consist of simply putting them on the wall to gawk at.  The functionality of these pieces remains very high.  They were darn good back then and they’re darn good now.  Particularly the .33’s Cool

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Sold for $5411 tonight.  Some around here would say that’s a lot for a .33.

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