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October 24, 2009
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I need some information please. I am considering a Win. 86 DLX in 33 and second barrel and magazine in 45-70. Second set non serialized, gun comes back 1908, so no details on letter. Very nice condition and patina matches both barrel sets. Question is- Did Winchester make such a thing? Is something like this worth as much as $10K
no pictures, so any info appreciated.
Andy in Texas
Andy Kessner
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If the Factory letter makes no mention of the second barrels assembly, it is very unlikely that it is original to the rifle.
Bert
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October 24, 2009
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Hi Bert,
I was sitting with Bob Reed last week in Taylor Texas when a fellow showed up with this rifle.
Bob has mentioned you on several occasions. Thanks for your quick response. I know that anything generally nade after 1906 is just a shot in the dark on how it was originally made with almost no real detail.
Its pretty nice but I suspect the originality.
Andy Kessner
Andy Kessner
[email protected]
"A Collector of Winchester Rifles"
Member Winchester Arms Collectors Association-7947
Member of Cody Firearms Museum
Member Houston Gun Collector Association
Lifetime Member of the NRA
Lifetime Member of Texas State Rifle Association
November 8, 2011
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What is the gun’s serial number?
April 15, 2005
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akessner said
Hi Bert,I was sitting with Bob Reed last week in Taylor Texas when a fellow showed up with this rifle.
Bob has mentioned you on several occasions. Thanks for your quick response. I know that anything generally nade after 1906 is just a shot in the dark on how it was originally made with almost no real detail.
Its pretty nice but I suspect the originality.
Andy Kessner
Andy,
Bob is one of those “true” gentlemen that I have had the great pleasure of knowing and talking with over the years in the “Winchester” community. Hopefully we will all meet up again down the road.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
