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Robert Dillon
09-14-2016, 03:27 PM
Sirs, looking to learn.

Serial # 209334

http://www.gunauction.com/buy/14094332


I looked on the main page and letter isn't even available.
According to TPS p.258, 8842 had this configuration.
What makes this one so special?
Bruce Day
09-14-2016, 03:59 PM
Who is saying it is "so special " ? The seller doesn't.

Seems like a nice condition gun in a desirable gauge and configuration and the auction found a fair price for it . It's possible it could have brought more.
edgarspencer
09-14-2016, 04:03 PM
The seller wouldn't have been out of line if he called it 'high condition'.
Robert Dillon
09-14-2016, 04:18 PM
Special was my word. A better word might have been what was used in the first reply 'desirable.' Thanks.
Bill Murphy
09-14-2016, 04:38 PM
"Crispy" would be my terminology if the colors are original. Someone got a nice gun if everything is as it appears. There is no provenance information on post-1920 guns. Basic specs is all you will get. Unfortunately, this gun has none. I would buy it based on what I see.
Bill Davis
09-14-2016, 04:38 PM
If you look at the bidding history, the eventual buyer jumped in about 3 hours before the auction ended at $1642. He was determined to win the gun and went head to head with another bidder who entered the race even later. So you had a two man race at the end and pushed the gun to its eventual selling price. Strictly auction dynamics at work. No mystery here!
Jeff Bonadurer
09-14-2016, 05:26 PM
Maybe Brian will get to fix the crack in the wrist.
Jay Gardner
09-14-2016, 09:06 PM
Wish every seller went to the trouble of providing such a complete and thorough description. Nice gun, honest wear, great gauge, fair price, happy ending.
Richard Flanders
09-15-2016, 10:42 AM
So, which is it, 30" or 28"? It's described as both. Looks like a very nice gun.
Robert Dillon
09-16-2016, 11:13 AM
That's a good catch! 28" or 30"? I was going by the main description. I would hope for the 28" but that's just me.
Russ Jackson
09-17-2016, 06:33 AM
I got in on the auction a bit late but during the auction , I ask the seller which barrel length was correct , he replied but wasn't in a position to measure them hence the reason for my last bid on the gun ! I was hoping for it to be 28 " but ....... , some one ended up with a very nice gun in my opinion !