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crazedowld
my dad has a quackenbush 22cal. single shot trapper rifle ca/880 made in herkimer n.y. in feb.-mar. 1886 it in real nice shape. i need a price so i can buy it thank you.

john h hawk
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  • crazedowld
    my grandfather gave me a Henry M. Quackenbush .22cal? rifle. it loads on the barrel and is a june 6 1876 patent date. i dont know much about it and was wondering if anyone had a value on it. it is in good condition. all working parts (far as i know, i dont have another to compare it to), couple scrapes here and there it show some age. if you need anymore info please let me know thank you

    Derek
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  • captkirk3@dslextreme.com
    Welcome to the Ask the Experts Forum and to the GunBroker.com Family..
    My Data Base says that the QUACKENBUSH, Herkermer, N.Y., c. 1880
    Rifle, Single Shot Boys Rifle in Excellent Condition is Worth $425.00......


    Captain Kirk, Tech Staff
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  • rufe-snow
    Be best if you could post some pictures, as they made more then one model. There would be also a difference in values depending on if it's factory original, and present condition. They were originally made and sold as inexpensive "Boy's Rifles", because of this and the length of time since production ceased, ( over 80 years ). Amount of original finish and condition would have a great effect on value.

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  • rufe-snow
    quote:Originally posted by crazedowld
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    not sure how to post a pic im giving this here a try



    All I'm seeing is the dreaded RED X. If you use the following instructions and site mentioned, hopefully you will be successful. Other who have used these instructions, have been able to post pictures.



    First thing you need is a site to host your picture. What I mean by that is that you will need to upload your pictures to a web site that will host(display) them for you. You should not use your hard drive to host pictures for safety sake. Use www.photobucket.com to host your pictures.

    After you have uploaded your pictures to the site that will host them for you(per their directions), the next thing you will want to do is go to the picture hosting site and view the picture. While you are viewing the picture, right click on it and you'll see another window that should pop up, now click on "properties" and copy the picture URL. If you know how to "copy & paste" this will be a piece of cake.

    Now that you have the picture URL and your ready to post your picture. Do the following, use the following code except take out the "*" asterisk. The "*" asterisk is used here only so you can see the code. In other words if I posted the code without the "*" asterisk you will see a picture instead of the code. Anyways use this code to post your picture..
    [*img]the picture URL goes here[*/img]





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  • crazedowld
    ok thank you.



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  • rufe-snow
    This is the type of Quackenbush 22 caliber rifle I'm familar with.

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    Quackenbush also made some 22 rifles with wire stocks, as well as airguns. Could it be possible that your rifle was reworked by your Grandfather, or that it's a airgun rather then a cartridge rifle.
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  • rufe-snow
    Found a picture of your Grandfathers rifle, in the airgun blue book. It's a Model 1 Quackenbush air rifle. Considering the condition, and all the different varations made, it would be best to get a hands-on from a person who's knowledgeable about air rifles.

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  • crazedowld
    What would the value range be? Here's my thought; I don't think it's not a valuable gun so the original condition shouldn't make too much a difference than a restored condition. I want to get it stained and polished up and hang it on a wall or something, (that about all I figure the gun is worth, it will make a nice wall piece) I just want to make sure before I do anything that it is not highly valuable in it current state that will dramatically decrease if I have it refinished. I watch the Antique Road Show and its amazing how much stuff deprecates when it is restore. I just don't want to fall into that group. Thank you
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  • BOBBYWINS
    Maybe it's just my tired old eyes,
    but isn't the buttstock upside down?

    BW

    IT'S WHAT PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT THEMSELVES THAT MAKES THEM AFRAID.
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  • axlerfan
    Bobbywins...its the very rare Australian "Down Under" model.
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