Log In
Members
Home
Add Reply
Add Topic
Paul
Guest
WACA Guest
1
September 18, 2016 - 4:22 pm
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
2
September 18, 2016 - 5:12 pm
Paul,
The 20-inch barrel indicates that it has been cut down. What is the serial number?
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
Northern edge of the D/FW Metromess
Member
WACA Member
Forum Posts: 6008
Member Since:
November 7, 2015
November 7, 2015
Offline3
September 18, 2016 - 10:43 pm
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.
Life Member TSRA, Endowment Member NRA
BBHC Member, TGCA Member
Smokeless powder is a passing fad! -Steve Garbe
I hate rude behavior in a man. I won't tolerate it. -Woodrow F. Call, Lonesome Dove
Some of my favorite recipes start out with a handful of depleted counterbalance devices.-TXGunNut
Presbyopia be damned, I'm going to shoot this thing! -TXGunNut
Forum Timezone: UTC 0
Most Users Ever Online: 4623
Currently Online: mrcvs, pine_worker, antler1, freebird1968, shannon, Zebulon, Green River Gus, Deg
Guest(s) 85
Currently Browsing this Page:
1 Guest(s)
1 Guest(s)
Top Posters:
clarence: 7119
TXGunNut: 6008
Chuck: 5440
steve004: 4915
1873man: 4592
deerhunter: 2556
Big Larry: 2487
twobit: 2443
mrcvs: 2064
TR: 1843
Newest Members:
Forum Stats:
Groups: 1
Forums: 18
Topics: 14185
Posts: 125683
Member Stats:
Guest Posters: 1998
Members: 9672
Moderators: 4
Admins: 3
Administrators: Mike Hager, Bert H., SethJ
Moderators: Rob Kassab, Brad Dunbar, JWA, Heather Martin
© Simple:Press —