With the price of a letter now it takes them out of the range of just doing it for fun. But, if Cody is at a show they will do a search right in front of you for 5 bucks. If the info is exciting enough you can get the $75 letter later. The one that really jump started me "collecting" was my 1912 22HP. The guy had it listed on GB. He said it was in barn find condition, may clean up, with no name period scope. It looked like a Malcolm to me so I called and asked if he would take less than it was listed for. When it arrived it was a bright shiny day outside, and I could see Malcolm 3X on the tube, so I sent off for a letter.
It was accepted at the warehouse August 20, 1912.
It was also shipped on August 20, 1912 to the original consignee, the Malcolm Rifle Telescope Co.

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I'm not greedy, I just want one of each.

Remember Ira Hayes

JoeMartin