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Picked up a nice flat band carbine this week
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1badf350
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May 1, 2026 - 9:09 pm
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I don’t post much and I can count my Winchesters on one hand so I wanted to share.

I picked up this 1948 flat band carbine for $700 at a local shop this week. I think it’s in great shape for its age. 

It’s already in Bert’s survey…I think 

-Chris R. 

 

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May 1, 2026 - 9:40 pm
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Nice rifle and great price.  Good job 

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Jeremy P
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Yeah you did great on that one. Nice wood on it too.

Feels good to score one at a good price amongst all the craziness, doesn’t it!

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May 2, 2026 - 12:21 am
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Heck of a good price on that one. Nice flatband.

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Nice score, Chris. Someone has taken good care of that carbine and I’m glad you’re the new custodian of this nice, clean Winchester. 

 

Mike

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May 2, 2026 - 11:08 am
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Thank you everyone for the kind words about my new rifle. 

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Very nice and at a reasonable price .Congratulations .

Better to be judged by twelve than carried by six.

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I have one with a close serial number.IMG_0586-1.jpegIMG_0587-1.jpegIMG_0588-1.jpeg

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July 11, 2026 - 11:53 am
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Chris – 

Nice score on your recent acquisition!  I couldn’t help but notice that the other flat band you have is a .32 W.S.  Cool

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