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11-14-2018, 08:48 AM | #33 | ||||||
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It appears as though this was a complete kit ordered from Parker. And it remains intact with the original LOM case. All of it for a notable figure in American history. Great find!
And please understand, that whatever issues the stock may have suffered through time can be totally remedied by one of the top craftsmen mentioned. And... the gun will be usable with reasonable cartridges, such as RST 1 oz. loads. Finally, $425 in 1907 had the same buying power as $11,857.49 current dollars. |
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11-14-2018, 08:50 AM | #34 | ||||||
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But it would be impossible to have such a gun made today for only $11,858.00
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11-14-2018, 08:53 AM | #35 | ||||||
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Definitely have the stock repaired. I shot my LC Ideal grade last thursday at SC that was almost as bad, it is holding fine after many rounds, and you can't see the repair which I did some years ago. No not lobbying for work, and I wouldn't take it on if asked. But the stock is at least half of the history, not to mention nice wood. Truly an extraordinary find!
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11-14-2018, 10:58 AM | #36 | ||||||
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You know, the more I look at that gun it just seems to me that someone tried to destroy it. Of course, we'll never know. But in any case, it's a real shame that it has surfaced in the condition that it is in.
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11-14-2018, 12:21 PM | #37 | ||||||
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But it is fantastic that it has surfaced at all.
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11-14-2018, 12:33 PM | #38 | ||||||
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It is great that it has surfaced and will now be rescued. You just wonder what else lies out there waiting to be discovered as well
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11-14-2018, 03:23 PM | #39 | ||||||||
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11-14-2018, 03:58 PM | #40 | ||||||
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Indeed. Without a hands-on examination, many aspects of an old gun can slip past the eye.
So, I thought I'd point out that the wrist of this gun has been repaired in the past (note the rectangular wood inserts in this enhanced pic). The failure of that repair (due to heavy loads?) led to further crack/split distress. But, all can still be saved. |
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