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Bill Hanzel
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October 21, 2020 - 11:14 pm
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October 21, 2020 - 11:26 pm
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Thats not a carbine, its a short barrel rifle. The ARMAX article shows 2980 20″ rifles. I assume that number is both round and octagon rifles.

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Thanks for the clarification, and I learned something. Still doesn’t seem like a common configuration, can’t decide if I like it or not. I like the look of the longer octagon, and shorter round barrels,the shorter octagon seems to just throw my eye off?

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I think they’re cool.

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Interesting Gun, but the Ad doesn’t mention a Cody Letter and is the Fore-end the correct length for a Short Rifle ?

Mr. Rennebergs’ 94 book references different Fore-end lengths for Rifles shorter than standard.

Could it be a cut-down standard Rifle ?

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The serial number is too high for a Cody letter. Forearm length looks about right but I don’t like the difference in wood color and finish.

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The forend on 20-inch short rifles could be standard or short. This one appears to be standard.

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If thats a 20″ barrel I measure the forearm at about 8 1/2″

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I have a very similar rifle albeit somewhat older. Like the one under discussion it hasn’t led an easy life. Anyone know the price?

 

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Price was a little over 2700 

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Anyone take notice of the “full Buckhorn” rear sight?  That too is unusual on a short rifle.  Roger B.

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Anyone take notice of the “full Buckhorn” rear sight?  That too is unusual on a short rifle.  Roger B.  

Saw that, nice touch on an unusual little rifle. 

 

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