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December 9, 2002
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Trying to help a friend out, who’s trying to help a widow, sell a shooter grade, M53 T/D rifle, in the 25-20 caliber, mfg. in 1925, with a refinished Stock, decent amount of blue on the barrel, but the receiver is light on it’s original blued finish, possibly re blued, from what the pictures indicate. All in All, I feel this could be a worthwhile shooter to the right person. Included is a box and a half of ammo, and some brass.
Here’s the main issue! He’s an older gentleman, and won’t ship or send it out. Need to try to find a local contact. He’s located North East of Santa Rosa California. Any help here would be appreciated. We’re in agreement this is not a high dollar collectable and mainly a shooter, so the numbers will be very reasonable, to her! Any additional thoughts on value would also be appreciated, and can be passed along.
I’m having difficulties posting the pictures that he sent to me, as he stated, he’s not good at it, but he sent me some, and I can’t up load them here without the maildeamon, bothering me!
Anthony
December 9, 2002
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November 7, 2015
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Pics look good to me, show an honest rifle well taken care of. If the bore is good it should sell easily.
Mike
December 9, 2002
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I agree Mike! I think it’s more than just a parts gun!
Anthony
April 15, 2005
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The pictures show that the upper tang has been altered. Specifically, the tang sight mounting hole has been filled (it looks like by welding it) and the stock tang screw hole appears to have been enlarged.
Because of the issues with that rifle, and where the owner is located (Kommiefornia), my recommendation would be to find a local gun shop and ask them to sell it on consignment.
Bert
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