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Got a line on one. Half round, half octagon. No pics but everything is right and original. Nice bore. Crescent buttplate. 95,xxx serial number. There is a chip out of the forearm. Not huge but there. They seller wants $2K.

Fair, good, great?

What say you?

RAS

Good luck. I got one a few years ago in real nice condition for $1500. There ain't too many left.

If you want one better jump in (IMHO). There aren't many out there!!!!!!!!!!!!

2K! Holy krappers Batman, have mercy. I'm sorry, but I'm going to be the guy who says that's just a chit pot load of money. Someone has to represent the pocket book on this forum and I know its your choice to make, but you did ask.

Buy it! Not a great price but sounds in the fair range if the bore is truly that good.

Have you held it in your hands or going by word of mouth?

I held it in my hands. I know where it is. It’s an hour away. I would give the guys number but he doesn’t ship.

For that price wait for a better one. gw

You gotta be NUTZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By the way, did I mention I didn’t buy it.

Most of the 99s there were overpriced and had modifications.

payed 600.oo for one awhile ago but then i stold it mod A

and 2years ago 750.oo for a 32-40 A TD but then i stold that one as well.

Funny;no one asked what condition it was in. 30% blue;60% blue; 80% blue. Makes a hell of a diff. in value.

I passed on an 1899 A Short rifle with nice bore,real nice wood and metal, in 38-55. Serial was in the 58,000 range. I dropped out of the bidding at $1600 and it sold for $1700. I passed because it had swivels. Haven't seen one since, wish I had of grabbed it while I had the money, Joe.

Now don't go putting logic into a post where only money matters...................... Did I ever show you the 1899 I have in 38-55????

No, I've never seen it, yes I would like to see it. Knowing your taste, if someone used it to split firewood, it would not be in your collection, so I'm guessing it's special, Joe.

Joe, I was poking fun at DGF. I bought the rifle from him. It's not a C, it's a B.
At any rate it's the 2nd one up from the bottom. All 5 are there .303, 25-35, 30-30, .38-55, and 32-40.

Yep, it's a worthy specimen, no splittin firewood with that one. Thanks, Joe