Originally Posted by
Carlsr
He changed the date on that one after I told him the one I purchased was not a 68 but rather a 70. Mine, #24 seemed to be a barrel that someone either tried to put together or take apart. The witness marks were way off. He offered me to send it back but I sold it in Allentown yesterday for what I paid. 1870 stocks are hard to come by and the one I purchased from Al I got lucky on. I like doing projects as you learn what the correct parts are for different models but think I'm going to go back to buying complete rifles. Just seems you spend more putting one together than actually buying one complete, just my 2 cents. I will continue to replace broken or incorrect parts like on the carbine I purchased off gun broker. Bought the correct lock plate and hammer yesterday and is now installed,looks great I might add : )
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Dick, I sent an e mail Friday when I saw it wanting to purchase it. I called them back a little latter and told them but seems the purchaser had bought it the same day. They have another but have not posted it yet. This one from the sounds of it the stock has been sanded. There is no circle P and a very light cartouche along with the bore not as good as the one just sold. Did any of the 1001 made have a dated lock plate?
I'll be watching for the photos
Carlsr,
I don't disagree about buying a part at a time for a project can be expensive. I do get to learn more about how these things are assembled. I do try and buy lots and get several parts at once, but it's easy to over spend. I take my time usually and try to keep the cost down. I guess I am officially looking for a 1870 model stock at this point. One will come along eventually.
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