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kms1961
Hello again just wondering wht the experts think of the grade of this?
hope pic's go thru thanks in advance Kevin
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sorry dont know how to resze them maybe or im sure someone will tell me
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  • kms1961
    I am in need of instruction as to the disassembly of 1886 take-down. I would appreciate any help.
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  • Herschel
    Grading gun condition has pretty much gone to describing by percentage of original finish remaining. I would say the rifle pictured has less than 10% of original finish remaining. The half octagon half round barrel is somewhat unusual. I don't know how much more that would make it worth. FWIW
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  • Bert H.
    The good news is that it is unmolested (factory original). The not so good news is that it shows its age (110+ years). I agree that it grades out at 10 - 15%.

    While it is a Model 1886, and it has at least two special order features (the 1/2 octagon barrel and button magazine), it will not have much interest to the high-end collectors (the fellows with the deep pockets).

    You did not mention what cartridge it is chambered for, and that will make a substantial difference on the potential value.
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  • kms1961
    it's a 45-90 got the serial #research from jessica at cody all chechs out as it should. thanks kevin
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  • Bert H.
    Being that it is a 45-90, I would estimate the value at about $2000 in today's market.
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  • kms1961
    Thanks again bert for your insight. Best kevin
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  • v35
    A while back,I had the same model and caliber with shotgun buttstock s/n 39xxx but in 90%.
    I believe yours being over 100,000 has a nickle steel receiver that will handle heavier loads like the model 71 but check on it.
    I traded to a dealer in 1962 for a new 2nd Gen SAA.
    Hindsight is 20-20.
    That rifle outshot several full length Trapdoor Springfields all using old Army issue 45-70-405 black powder ammo even though the 1886 rifling was cut for 300 grain bullets.
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