Ser. 22176. Looks in good cond. asking 3500. Me thinks too high.
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Value of 1896 carbine
Ser. 22176. Looks in good cond. asking 3500. Me thinks too high.
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Is the serial number correct? I would call it a cut down with that number.
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Absolutely NOT a real carbine if the number was quoted correctly. Lowest known production carbine is 24685. Here is 24893
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http://cdn2.armslist.com/sites/armsl..._rough_640.jpg On armslist now.
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Looks like "1896" and 33whatever to me. That is a proper carbine number, but not a bargain price.
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I've got one I might consider selling for that kind of money.
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Me too!!!
I have got to start thinning the collection!
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Send 24434 this way. I'll have three cadet stocks made instead of one. The next time anyone sees 24398 it'll be sitting in one. With the correct parts to boot.Originally Posted by Dick Hosmer
"Making up a gun!!!" Yeah, kind of like making up the Titanic. Given none survived it won't be a mystery that this one is assembled. Might even cartouche it with my initials.
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I'll give it some thought.
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Stocks don't exist. The butt plates are easy. The hard part is the other unique bits. Especially these:
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