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Post by ageingstudent on Feb 12, 2017 23:14:08 GMT -5
So I saw a low serial # 1907 in a gun shop in Sandy Oregon. I could not believe how great the stock and fore grip looked. It was a shame though, the rear sight was missing and someone had actually drilled the barrel and reciever for a weaver mount, and there were 2 holes drilled through the reciever on the left side. Not sure what those were for but they didn't look right. They wanted 800 for it. Not sure if the low serial number of 61 makes up for all the improper hardware, it was a bummer to see that. The barrel didn't look too awful inside, but it was pretty filthy and a little rusty like it had been in a closet for a long time. It was weird and cool only seeing a 2 digit sn though.
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Post by 28gauge on Feb 13, 2017 8:54:39 GMT -5
Doesn't it just make you feel sick when you see things like that done to a nice old firearm.For my self, the low serial number would not offset what had been done to the rifle,but that's just me.To each his own,but for me the price would have to be much lower .
I remember a fellow a number of years ago, who purchased a beautiful old Winchester Model 1895 in .303 British calibre.He took that beautiful rifle right off the bat and cut 4 inches off the barrel.Then he changed the sights .It almost made me cry, when I saw his handiwork.:(It always amazes me how some people think they are improving a rifle by doing things like that to it.
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Post by ageingstudent on Feb 13, 2017 19:43:24 GMT -5
Doesn't it just make you feel sick when you see things like that done to a nice old firearm.For my self, the low serial number would not offset what had been done to the rifle,but that's just me.To each his own,but for me the price would have to be much lower . I remember a fellow a number of years ago, who purchased a beautiful old Winchester Model 1895 in .303 British calibre.He took that beautiful rifle right off the bat and cut 4 inches off the barrel.Then he changed the sights .It almost made me cry, when I saw his handiwork.:(It always amazes me how some people think they are improving a rifle by doing things like that to it. Yes it was disappointing to say the least. If I had unlimited cash I might have rescued it as a restoration project, but I don't have that kind of means lol. It was funny because when I rolled the rifle over to look at the serial # I was expecting 5 digits. For a second I thought the # had been ground off or was missing. I actually did a double take before I saw the 61 on the upper and lower.
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Post by 28gauge on Feb 13, 2017 21:11:18 GMT -5
Yes ,I can well believe finding only a two number serial number on a firearm would be quite a surprise.In the past, I had an Ivor Johnson double with a 4 number serial number.Thats the lowest I have had.Its just so sad what was done to an other wise great rifle.
I have an Ithaca Model 37 28 gauge, that if you take away all the numbers for Model number etc.,would have a three number serial number.
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Post by 351winchester on Mar 30, 2017 19:03:51 GMT -5
So I saw a low serial # 1907 in a gun shop in Sandy Oregon. I could not believe how great the stock and fore grip looked. It was a shame though, the rear sight was missing and someone had actually drilled the barrel and reciever for a weaver mount, and there were 2 holes drilled through the reciever on the left side. Not sure what those were for but they didn't look right. They wanted 800 for it. Not sure if the low serial number of 61 makes up for all the improper hardware, it was a bummer to see that. The barrel didn't look too awful inside, but it was pretty filthy and a little rusty like it had been in a closet for a long time. It was weird and cool only seeing a 2 digit sn though. I like the 07 Winchesters. By the way I ended up in Sandy back in 69 when we graduated hs. Beautiful country.
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