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rbertalotto
12-29-2011, 04:51 PM
Always wanted to add one of these to the collection.

On the way back from dropping my son and family off at the airport, I stopped at a gun shop I haven't visited in over a year.

There on the wall was a modern (Japan), unfired 1886, 45-70, Take-Down....Box, papers. etc....on consignment. The PO had a gunsmith remove the tang safety and install a tang sight. He then put it in the safe and never fired it.

The asking price was fair, but I asked them if they would present the owner an offer. I offered $300 below the asking price and the owner accepted!

This is a picture that I found on the internet as I haven't had time to photograph the actual rifle............and I know how upset we get when we post "New Rifles" without pictures.... :lol:

http://images54.fotki.com/v77/photos/2/36012/10301736/Win86TDRtProfile-vi.jpg

I'll take pictures tomorrow and change it..........

GARCIA
12-29-2011, 06:21 PM
I ended up setteling for the standard rifle.
Could not find a takedown within reason.

Waiting to see the actual pictures!

Tom

zuke
12-29-2011, 08:32 PM
Sound's like a great day's "hunting"!

Olevern
12-29-2011, 09:58 PM
Great rifle, I hope you enjoy it as much as I have my 1886 SRC and 1886 lightweight.