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What can you guys tell me about this rifle? There is a guy that has one for sale. What should they go for in today’s market? Can you reload them with modern powder?
Steve
Without pictures we can not value any gun. Condition and originality is upmost.
Looks like someone ruined the side of the but stock. Really decreased the value……
slk, The butt stock has a recoil pad,amateur checkering, and carving. The barrel appears cut. The entire gun has no original finish. If it feeds and fires it might be a shooter, 40/65 can be loaded smokeless. If the lower tang matches the receiver run the serial number, until then it’s value $600? T/R
For me there is no collector value, & as T/R pointed out, only as a shooter or for parts. I wouldn’t pay more than $300.
AG
I would look VERY closely at the transition from the octagon to round portion of the barrel it may have originally been a full octagon that has been turned down to lighten the gun. This would be consistent with the cut down barrel and mag. But almost any way you look at it it is NOT a collector rifle. At least to me.
Michael
Model 1892 / Model 61 Collector, Research, Valuation
An altered or cut barrel is the kiss of death. It’s not a family hand me down or personal attachment. Move on to something else. Jmo.
AG
Agreed. I had not seen the rifle when I first posted the question. After seeing the pictures I knew it was basically a basket case. Thanks to everyone who responded. It is not one that I would even consider owning.
Thanks
Steve
I don’t know anything about the .40-65 caliber. Could this rifle be bored out to .45-70? I know guys up here that would love to take it out moose hunting. I sold a rough looking 95 in .35 WCF to a friend who is making it into his hunting rifle. They can’t all be safe queens.
Shoot low boys. They're riding Shetland Ponies.
slk said
It is not one that I would even consider owning.
Offer $100 and see if you can’t get it for $200. The action is worth that.
Old Logger said
I don’t know anything about the .40-65 caliber. Could this rifle be bored out to .45-70? I know guys up here that would love to take it out moose hunting. I sold a rough looking 95 in .35 WCF to a friend who is making it into his hunting rifle. They can’t all be safe queens.
Yes. I bought an 86 that lettered with a 38-56 but had a 40-65 bbl on it, so I had it bored out to 45-70 and I’ve used it, a lot. It’s one of my favorites.
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