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April 15, 2005
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And I am going to side with the fellows who are discussing it in detail (or nitpicking it as a few of you have stated). There are quite obviously several of our regulars here on the forum that are learning from this discussion, and that makes this topic post worth the time and effort.
In regards to the rifle, nobody (including the seller) has misrepresented it or claimed that it was authentic. It is merely being used on this forum as an example of what to look for when evaluating a restoration.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
June 11, 2014
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Careful evaluation of a well-done restoration is a valuable exercise. When all is said and done, I would have to agree with Mike Hunter … it is a beautiful restoration and I would love to own it. A ’76 like that in original condition would be so far out of my reach that it would only be a pipe dream. Second best would be owning that one.
I must say that that I think the case colours are well done …. more muted than Turnbull’s.
July 8, 2012
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The reason I brought it up in the first place is to learn from the experts what to look for. So far this has been helpful to newer collectors like me.
Al
June 26, 2013
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Holy cow!!! This rifle sold for $32,319.00 😯 😯
April 23, 2012
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Its a really nice looking gun , but isnt this an extremely excessive amount to pay for a restoration ?
July 8, 2012
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wow, that’s a lot of money.
April 15, 2005
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25-20 said
Its a really nice looking gun , but isnt this an extremely excessive amount to pay for a restoration ?
Yes, it is, but the buyer may not have picked up on the fact that it is a restoration.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
May 2, 2009
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The thing is for it to get that high 2 people had to think it was original.
Bob
WACA Life Member--- NRA Life Member---- Cody Firearms member since 1991 Researching the Winchester 1873's
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