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February 17, 2022
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steve004 said
Burt Humphrey said
Tom – I don’t know if you are seriously looking at that 45-90 Model 86 which will be in the Morphy auction but if you are, you need to be cautious and thoroughly evaluate it. Look at the wood to metal fit – that is often a tell-tale sign a gun has been messed with. For example, look at the gap between the forearm and forend cap on the Morophy gun on top – that is not right. The wood to metal fit should be like the gun on the bottom in this photo. There are other places which also exhibit poor fit – like the butt plate. What happened to the period after the A in the barrel address – omission, wear or file? In my opinion the gun does not meet the described condition – including the overall condition of the blue. Just be cautious because it may sell around 40 grand and then you have to pay a 18% buyers fee and if you live in a state with sales tax pay that. Sometimes it is too easy to get caught up in the moment and miss important details – always better to be safe than sorry. And, I have no problem being told I am wrong.
I realize this is unsolicited feedback for Tom (on my part) but… Tom … play it safe and buy Burt’s .45-90 when it comes available. That rifle is right!
Steve, Your advice is always welcome. Never hesitate to stop me from being stupid, I am very good at that! LOL. And for the record that deluxe 45-90, I didn’t like it when I first saw it. gut feeling. Besides that getting to long in the tooth for pissing money away like that.
February 17, 2022
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And for the record If Burt decides to part with that 86 I will refinance my house for it! lol
. Well not really but I certainly would be willing to dispose of some of the more questionable ones I have.
November 19, 2006
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oldcrankyyankee said
And for the record If Burt decides to part with that 86 I will refinance my house for it! lol
Tom – do you mean some of the more questionable houses you have? 
February 17, 2022
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steve004 said
oldcrankyyankee said
And for the record If Burt decides to part with that 86 I will refinance my house for it! lol
Tom – do you mean some of the more questionable houses you have?
Got me there Steve! No I meant lever guns….. But I think questionable houses would be an easier sell.
November 1, 2013
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oldcrankyyankee said I wish not to bad mouth anyone as it’s bad juju, but I have come to realize that the auction companies work for the seller and they don’t necessarily surround themselves with true expert collectors.
OF COURSE all auction companies, like all realtors, like sales agents of every other kind, work for sellers! To know of a bad egg, & fail to call it out, is the equivalent of protecting what they’re doing; that’s what I’d call the bad juju.
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