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Reunited, A Gun And Scope Come Together!
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January 27, 2023 - 3:56 am
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I had previously posted this Winchester 1885 when I first got it a couple of months ago.  The more I looked at the more I wondered if the scope mounts might be original to the gun so I sent off for the letter which confirmed they were there from day one.  Bert H said he had a B5 scope and a deal was struck.  Here is the result the gun and the proper scope once again sitting on top.  The condition of the scope is a perfect match to the rifle. 

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THIS ALL STARTED WITH JUST ONE GUN!

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Bert H.
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January 27, 2023 - 4:03 am
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It looks good on that rifleCool… now for a trip to the shooting range to dial it in at 50-yards.

Bert

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1892takedown
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January 27, 2023 - 6:49 am
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Looks sweet Roger.  I wish I had the opportunity to try vintage optics like that.  Kudos. 

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January 27, 2023 - 10:49 am
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Very cool!  Now it’s time for some aroma therapy…

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January 27, 2023 - 10:53 am
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Beauty!!!

 Rick C 

   

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January 27, 2023 - 1:10 pm
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Nice combination that letters! It looks like the scope was on that rifle since day one.  

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January 27, 2023 - 1:47 pm
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Very cool that it letters with a scope Cool

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Really nice and with set triggers.

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