XxWINxX94
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Hello everyone.
I inherited one of these in 45-70 Gov't and have only got to shoot it a couple times because of the cost of ammunition and the condition of this rifle. It is Like New In Box and has literally NO imperfections in the metal, and very few in the wood. Bore looks perfect. It has a long, heavy, octagon barrel and is "Made in Japan." I'm more of a collector and don't particularly care for reproductions or japanese copies, so I'm considering selling this gun.
My Questions:
1) Is there any real value to this gun? Other than the ability to shoot modern 45-70 loads.
2) Is there any market for them at all? Or will I be sitting on this one forever? (I can't find too many on gunbroker)
3) If I were to sell it, the old book price is around $950, is that a good price or should I expect more/less?
4) Is there any other information I should know about this particular gun? Is it special, or junk, or have problems, etc?
Please share any info you think could help me find out a little more about this gun.
Here are some pictures:
If you would like to see a certain angle/area of the gun not pictured, let me know and I will do my best to put up an accurate picture.
P.S. If I sold this gun, I would be looking for a nice antique or pre-'64 Winchester of equal or lesser value.
I inherited one of these in 45-70 Gov't and have only got to shoot it a couple times because of the cost of ammunition and the condition of this rifle. It is Like New In Box and has literally NO imperfections in the metal, and very few in the wood. Bore looks perfect. It has a long, heavy, octagon barrel and is "Made in Japan." I'm more of a collector and don't particularly care for reproductions or japanese copies, so I'm considering selling this gun.
My Questions:
1) Is there any real value to this gun? Other than the ability to shoot modern 45-70 loads.
2) Is there any market for them at all? Or will I be sitting on this one forever? (I can't find too many on gunbroker)
3) If I were to sell it, the old book price is around $950, is that a good price or should I expect more/less?
4) Is there any other information I should know about this particular gun? Is it special, or junk, or have problems, etc?
Please share any info you think could help me find out a little more about this gun.
Here are some pictures:
If you would like to see a certain angle/area of the gun not pictured, let me know and I will do my best to put up an accurate picture.
P.S. If I sold this gun, I would be looking for a nice antique or pre-'64 Winchester of equal or lesser value.
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