A few weeks ago I went to a gunshow in South Atlanta down by the airport. It was a big one. Saturday there were so many people there I left only to return Sunday. Normally I don't take my checkbook but that day I did as I was in the market for a good .35 Remington. I also almost left when the admit fee was $12. I have never paid that much to get into a gunshow. Anyway, I slowly made my was thru the show. After seeing one poor Winchester Model 71 .348 (which I love and have 3 of) for $3850 I stumbled upon this little jewel. I have never seen one before. I have 2 reproductions in .405 and .30/06 but not in .30 Krag. The price was good and the guy behind me was all over himself to buy it so what did I do? I bought it.
I got it at such a good price I was considering selling it before leaving the show. I made sure it was carried in a position that everyone could see it. There were many people who stopped me to inquire about it before I left. Interestingly, no young bucks even paid it any attention and nobody wanted to pony up even what close to what it was worth. Most people walked right buy a piece of history and didn't even know it- but I did!
It isn't in the best of shape but hey- I got it!