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All though upon looking I found a Leroy Merz add for a 45-70 at 13,500. Just increased what mine is worth!!!!
The .40-70 is just an extra barrel – not shipped that way from the factory. Huge difference in the value.
steve004 said
The .40-70 is just an extra barrel – not shipped that way from the factory. Huge difference in the value.
I would agree as there is no magazine with the second barrel set. BUT the wood on the fore stock is not a bad match for the main rifle. To me it falls into the really neat category, but no proof. So basically an 86 that letters as a 45-70 with couple special ordered features with a price tag comparable to what the liernet has told them. Wouldn’t give more than half what they are asking. P.S. Nice wax job on the wood.
426crown said
Not Wax–Old West Snake OIL……………..
Great stuff I might add. My friend Larry Shennum and I used to keep a case of it on the table at the Big Reno show. I still use it today when I get the guns out of the safe for an inspection. Works well on the wood and steel.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
Agree – that Old West Snake Oil was recommended to me over 40 years ago and it has served me well – keeps this old guy’s old Winchesters looking good without any damage.
Where can I find that snake oil? Got a couple nice queens that would like a does of that! BTW Mr. Humphrey what is that very intriguing rear site on that beautiful M1886?
The sight was designed by Daniel Barringer and is referred to in the museum records as a Barringer sight. The sight was marketed by W.F. Sheard (the sight is marked with his name and the patent date) who was from Tacoma, Washington – he provided a lot of sights for Winchester rifles during the period this Model 86 was made. The sight has previously been discussed here on the Forum.
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