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Hello all,

Looking to buy one of the 1885's in .243. I see that they are hard to find. Hopefully they will be available in 2011.

Curious if there are any issues to be aware of or to stay away from.

Also, is the receiver all steel? Is Leupold the only make of bases for the gun?

Thanks,
Curly

I don't think they are too hard to find. I have seen a good bit of them on gunbroker. Also, budsgunshop.com has them. Now if you were looking for one at an affordable price that is a different story. Beautiful guns!

P.S.-- I do not have any experience with them however I have been wanting one also.

Thanks MarkFed,

I looked at Buds, and his price is okay. A .243 just closed on Gun Broker yesterday at $900 with no sale.

My local pusher is at $845, but has only been able to find the .223, and .22-250.

May have to pay the diff, and get Buds. NJ state tax at 7% make up quite a bit of the difference.

Curly