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Dad has 5 FarmAll, I have worked on the engines of every one of them. Seems like every time I go to Michigan, I am cracking one open to repair for him. I love it. Cubs are great large garden, snowplowing and lawnmowing tractors. Easiest of the bunch to work on. My Dad's Tractors are all FarmAll, startign with an A, B, H, M and a Super M. Les

Guess that is where I get my collecting bug, he buys a few not running well but with good bodys and I get to fix 'em. The only one he bought odd was a 65 Ford 9N. What more could I ask for. Les

Based on the statement ""...and varnished plain walnut stock and fore-end." is the seller stating that the checkering was added?

That is why I asked about the finish, but I really like the checkering job on ths one. Beautiful wood on it, just that one chip in the forestock. Wonder if the numbers match. Les

(numbers match)yeah,i'll say they do.And the checkering looks right.

Jed, no BS with you, that rifle must really be something. I see what you will be paying. If I might ask what was the reserve? Les

i was looking for the reserve.seems it was 2500.

I had to sleep on it.

WOW, thats really all I can say on this. I still haven't heard from the seller. Sent a few emails to him to ask questions on the rifle. guess I wasn't serious enough for him. I am sure you will get the answers to what the serial number is. Nice. Les

I emailed also.I'd like to drive out and look at it.I could pick up the Lewis box at the same time.

Lewis Box, huh. Les

I have an 1899A T/D in 38-55, and I'd be VERY hard pressed to even CONSIDER $500.00. The one on top is the 38-55 topped with a Boone. Wood has been sanded, darn it, but the metal is as good or better than the one being offered. and all the numbers match. It isn't for sale <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

LBK,
nice lookin bunch of iron.

Les,
The Lewis Machine Gun box.I bought the tag from it,off ebay last week.So i do need to make the trip.Would like to stone 2 birds,one trip.

I figured $2500, but I think your gonna have a fight on your hands, it's gonna go higher.

Especially from the 1895 collectors point of view.

Did anyone get any info? Either from JTC or the owner yet?

did you get me the ser # ?...No.I've not heard anything yet.I want to go out Friday and have a look.

He still hasn't emailed me yet, waiting diligently. Les

Serial number is 808X on the 1895, for your records Joe. Les

Wow, that one was getting close to the cut-off.

Maybe a 1897? I know my two are 1896's.

I'll have to get a copy of the letter from who-ever wins it, I know it's gonna be one of two people. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

I found a T/D 1899A in 25-35 yesterday but haven't gotten a price yet. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />

look close at the metal finish.What vintage is it?Gun went back to SAC in the 20's,and guess what?It got a facelift.

I think hymike means high mike pricing that is I have the same rifle 1899B 38-55 in90% condition i picked it up last year in a gun shop for 500 bucks was offered 1800 for it but couldnt bring myself to sell. don

Dad might say...thats where 2 fools met.