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October 11, 2016
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I need to sell a few of dads old guns, he has always enjoyed them and said they were an investment. But Its time to sell a few, but not all. First I’m going to get rid of the common model 12s, Browning a5s, 1100, etc. but I’m not sure what to do about the older lever actions. I’ll probably keep a few, at least for now, but not sure if one is better to keep than another.
ive promised one 73 to my cousin, it was probably the one I should keep, but he’s been fond of it for years. Here are two that are left.
the one on top has a set trigger, but the wood is poor. The one on the bottom is in better shape, but missing a screw and dust cover.
October 11, 2016
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Here is a 92 that I will probably keep. But it’s obviously had the wood refinished. What’s going on with the metal? Is this original, or has this also been refinished?
October 11, 2016
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This is a 1886 in 45-70. The bore is ok, and the gun is just showing it’s age. Dad bought this gun 40years ago and the guys grandson has said he would like to buy it back. Not sure on value, might keep it.
November 1, 2013
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Dmc said
What’s going on with the metal? Is this original, or has this also been refinished?
Looks like typical bluing wear to me–no reason at all to think refinished.
October 11, 2016
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And here is a 94 and a 64. Will probably sell one. The 94 has nicer figured wood, but not sure if the 64 would be. A better keeper.
October 11, 2016
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And here is his old single shot. I’m keeping it for now just because it so durn pretty. At one point dad had a Cody letter and some original paperwork with this gun, it was sent back for trigger work or something. Hopefully I can find it, if not I guess it would be worth getting a new letter
October 11, 2016
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clarence said
Looks like typical bluing wear to me–no reason at all to think refinished.
I’m thinking about stripping the shiny wood finish off and going back with something like linseed oil. I’m thinking this would look better and since it’s already been refinished it’s not going to hurt it.
May 2, 2009
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WACA Life Member--- NRA Life Member---- Cody Firearms member since 1991 Researching the Winchester 1873's
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October 11, 2016
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1873man said
Here is a previous thread about these guns.Bob
I’d forgotten about that. But dads going to assisted living in a few months so I’ll be either selling some, or buying some.
June 26, 2013
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Dmc said
To me, that receiver looks like it was buffed on/cleaned long ago with the screws still in it. The screw heads look flattened as a result.
Don
May 2, 2009
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I agree that its has been buffed and refinished.
Bob
WACA Life Member--- NRA Life Member---- Cody Firearms member since 1991 Researching the Winchester 1873's
Email: [email protected]
