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I was poking around a local pawn shop, not known for deals. But I walked out with a Stevens 325-C. Looks pretty good, and has the six-hole tap in the side for scope mounts and peep sights.
Although I know I will put a small 4x scope on it, I want to find a decent peep sight for it also. My eyes suck, but I want to try this.
I am not finding many choices. Just a Williams for $85. Is there anything out there a wee bit more inexpensive? This was an unplanned purchase, and technically I 'shouldn't have' made this purchase.
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No, but the 325 is a rare gun, I should have bought the only one I have ever saw, last year for 850, and lets just say was well used, with a cracked stock, the shop owner had never seen one before. I went back up a few month later to buy it, but it was gone. someone on here will help you!
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I paid $225 OTD, it looks pretty good I am pleased to say.
*LATE NOTE: I would like an older scope, such as an old Weaver or Redfield
Someone made me a very fair offer already, but it wasn't what I had in mind, sorry I didn't specify what I was hoping for.
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I paid $225 OTD, it looks pretty good I am pleased to say.
*LATE NOTE: I would like an older scope, such as an old Weaver or Redfield
Someone made me a very fair offer already, but it wasn't what I had in mind, sorry I didn't specify what I was hoping for. good grab could you please give us the serial no for our records ,trying to track down production records.how about a pic as well. thanks norm
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The SN will be easy, but Photo Bucket and I are having problems right now. I'll do both after I go to the range this morning, and see just how bad my eyes are.
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Suspect that rifle won't have a serial number. Pre-GCA 68 340's and their various permutations (and their progenitor the 325) weren't numbered.
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airedaleman, Happy you wrote that. I was getting ready to ask where to find the SN! I don't see it. I didn't want to take it out of the action again.
QUESTION: How tight should I be cranked on the barrel band?
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FWIW, the Williams Gun Sight Co makes two different receiver peep sights that will fit the prep holes on your receiver.
The FoolProof is the more expensive, and features micrometer-type click adjusters - best for those folks who are constantly fiddling the sight adjustments for whatever reason.
The 5D is price at 50% the price of the FoolProof, but is a "set-n-forget" sight, with sliding w/e adjustments secured via grub screws.
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sorry ,brain was befuddled ,was thinking of the 425 lever action
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Hey y'all, I got a scope today. Tracker 6x, more magnification, but $75.
Thanks for all the other offers.
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It'll not have a serial number, but it should have a date code, like the Lever Boss Code on a 99, either on the front of the receiver or on the barrel. It'll be a number and a letter inside of a circle. If you spot that, we can tell you what year it was made.
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Nice gun. I just bought one from my grandpa that I had borrowed from him as a youth and shot my first buck with it. Mine has a Williams peep sight on it. Pretty darn accurate gun and very pleasant to shoot.
I wasn't under the impression that they are rare or worth 800+ bucks either. Any sources or info on that to help me learn more about my gun would be appreciated.
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After searching for almost five years I found a 325C at a gun show last year for $275.It's in really good shape.Fantastic shooter at 100 yards with iron sights.
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