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I need to raise some cash, quick!!!

scottm21166
So I can buy this rifle...

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=133040706
It has to be refinished right? I mean. even if it wasn't used a gun placed in a gunrack would have more wear and tear that this one does?

I have no idea how to value a restored antique winchester like this and I am pretty sure would have to sell off some of my collection to afford it.

This is one of those times I agree with all you and wish he had a price on it,
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  • Bert H.
    That old Rifle flat out reeks of Doug Turnbull's restoration shop.
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  • scottm21166
    quote:Originally posted by Bert H.
    That old Rifle flat out reeks of Doug Turnbull's restoration shop.

    thats what I thought, I wrote the owner and he says it was detailed or restored back to original a few years ago but he didn't know who did the work. I don't mind that as long as the price is right...you know me, I like pretty guns!

    I wrote him;
    May I ask the details/history of this rifle? is it original as specified > in
    > the letter
    > are you claiming the rifle as having all original finishes?
    > and can you list the defects as present
    > Thank you in advance
    > Scottm21166
    He wrote me back;
    Scott , The gun was like detailed or re-stored in its original configuration several years ago. I don't know who re-stored it and my friend still used it on the shooting range and then lost his job and he sold it to me out of necessity. It still is a beautiful piece and I'll shoot it until it sells and don't care if it does or not. Have a good one! Harry
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  • partisan
    This HAS to be refinished, or maybe there was some majical climate controlled, pre electricity room that it never left! It is beautiful, maybe a little too beautiful!!
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  • wolley
    If it is a Turnbull restoration and it sure looks it, I would start at $8K and go up.
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  • schintzie
    quote: If it is a Turnbull restoration and it sure looks it, I would start at $8K and go up.
    $8000 seems high. I would guess it could be duplicated for less, even if having to purchase a donor rifle and new wood.
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  • capgun
    The case hardening does not look up to Turnbull quality. His is much more vivid, this looks washed out. Why would someone hide the reserve. Isn't that the least they would sell it for. Whats the secret.
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  • beantownshootah
    quote:Originally posted by capgun
    Why would someone hide the reserve. Isn't that the least they would sell it for. Whats the secret.

    Its a good question why people want to hide their reserve prices.

    I think the idea is to try to spark a bidding war between buyers eager to grab up a rare item. I don't think, in reality, it works all that well.
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  • tsr1965
    A rifle of that quality is surely one of Doug's. The colors seemed masked by the high polish on the surface. If you have ever noticed, most of the vivid case colors really stand out on the matte finished recievers. As far as duplicating it for less including the price of a donar rifle...I don't think so. First off, the only one that I know of that puts out that kind of quality is Doug Turnbull, and secondly the cost of a donor that is somewhat functional would be at least 2k...that is a 1876 we are talking about...not a 73 or 86.

    Lastly, if that is indeed one of Dougs, it is indescriminantly marked so. Doug does this so his work is not passed off for an original. If you call him with the SN, he might be able to verify the work too.

    Best
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  • v35
    The wood cant be original or it would have been described as fancy or extra fancy not just checkered. My disappointment is in the lack of a SST or DST.
    That said, where the heck are you going to buy such a beautiful rifle?
    If you can afford it, grab it.
    Teddy Roosevelt was a fan of the 1876.
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