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Winchester 1885 in 38-56wcf
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Paul
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September 18, 2016 - 4:22 pm
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hello,   I have an 1885 in 38-56.  It’s a 20″ round #3 barrel.  There are no sights.  Front has open dovetail and rear dovetail is plugged.   Lookes like there was a tang rear site at one time but removed.  The the blueing is less than 50%.    I’m torn weather I should put it on the market as is or add some sights and restoring the finish.  

Any suggestions, opinions or thoughts are much appreciated.  

Thanks

Paul

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September 18, 2016 - 5:12 pm
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Paul,

The 20-inch barrel indicates that it has been cut down.  What is the serial number?

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What would you do with it if you kept it? I don’t have much use for rear sights these days, most are in carefully labelled bags in my parts box. Interesting cartridge.

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