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Post by redrider on Nov 3, 2009 13:49:45 GMT -5
I recently bought a 1910 (sn 9734) at a public (rural) auction. I had never heard of them before. Anyway, the 1910 came up ... bidding starting what I thought to be too low for a Winchester (the only Win out of a half doz guns). I jumped in to see where it would go (not thinking I would get it) ... took the winning bid .. then felt like the dog that catches the car ... what now!!
I've been searching the net for a possible manual or information on it. I've found history info & general operation ... exception is, I don't know what the knob on the backside (facing shooter) is for or how it works. Any information would be appreciated.
Thanks ... (BTW ... it came with a box & half of Winchester brand shells)
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Post by Hardrada55 on Nov 3, 2009 17:41:32 GMT -5
You did good if you got if for what you think is a low bid. And with a box and a half of ammo. If you don't mind me inquiring, how much did it set you back? The best information on the Winchester Self-Loading rifles which includes the 1905, 1907 and 1910 is an out of publication book called, "The Forgotten Winchesters" by John Henwood. He's sort of our guru around here. A good book to own if you can find one for sale. The knob on the back of the receiver is to take the rifle down into two parts. If you can unscrew that knob, the bottom 1/2 of the receiver and the butt stock comes apart from the top 1/2 of the receiver and the barrel. Kind of like the picture in this old Russian advertisement. Attachments:
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Post by redrider on Nov 4, 2009 12:15:06 GMT -5
Thanks for the information. It doesn't sound like something I will attempt ... soon, if ever. I did read the thread about locking the breech open by turning the crescent shaped knob on the push rod under the barrel ... haven't mastered that yet.
More information on the gun ... it was bought at a small country auction in west central Wisconsin ... county known for big bucks. Attendance wasn't very large ... bidding started at $50 (other sales I've attended ... old Winchesters in any shape tend to go for at least $200). My winning bid was $140. Not knowing this gun, made me a little leary ... what do they know that I should ... they're not bidding.
I think overall the gun is in very good shape. The wood is solid ... no splits or cracks, with the exception being a chip out of the back, by the receiver knob. The shoulder-end plate is an IverJohnson with a chip missing. There is a spot of blue gone on the left side of the receiver ... rest of metal is very nice (appears original blue). The barrel end sight is stamped Marble No 2.
I'll try to post photos in the near future (when I figure that out). Am a bit of a novice to my digital camera (getting good results). Any idea on age (sn 9734). I haven't found any indictaion on the web.
thanks again ...
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Post by cozahome on Nov 4, 2009 15:12:06 GMT -5
You got a very good deal! My luck is never that good.
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Post by Hardrada55 on Nov 4, 2009 22:00:31 GMT -5
You stole that .401! We definitely want to see pictures of this $140 Winchester 1910.
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Post by redrider on Nov 6, 2009 16:02:52 GMT -5
My attempt at sending a few ... Attachments:
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Post by redrider on Nov 6, 2009 16:04:19 GMT -5
right Attachments:
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Post by redrider on Nov 6, 2009 16:05:17 GMT -5
iver Attachments:
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Post by redrider on Nov 6, 2009 16:07:46 GMT -5
left Attachments:
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Post by redrider on Nov 6, 2009 16:08:18 GMT -5
right Attachments:
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Post by redrider on Nov 6, 2009 16:09:51 GMT -5
stock chip Attachments:
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Post by redrider on Nov 6, 2009 16:10:36 GMT -5
marble no2 Attachments:
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Post by redrider on Nov 6, 2009 16:11:35 GMT -5
1.5 boxes of shells Attachments:
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Post by redrider on Nov 6, 2009 16:13:01 GMT -5
wood Attachments:
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Post by redrider on Nov 6, 2009 16:14:46 GMT -5
mistake .. posted same photo twice .. sorry Attachments:
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