The most expensive levergun yet
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KirkD
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The most expensive levergun yet
Just sold for $450,000. Check it out .... http://www.cowanauctions.com/upcoming_d ... emId=69070 As far as I'm concerned, it never did a lick of work in its life and has no history. On the other hand, it is a nice piece of art.
Kirk: An old geezer who loves the smell of freshly turned earth, old cedar rail fences, wood smoke, a crackling fireplace on a snowy evening, pristine wilderness lakes, the scent of
cedars and a magnificent Whitetail buck framed in the semi-buckhorn sights of a 120-year old Winchester.
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cedars and a magnificent Whitetail buck framed in the semi-buckhorn sights of a 120-year old Winchester.
Blog: https://www.kirkdurston.com/
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Old Savage
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Re: The most expensive levergun yet
That is a beauty!!!!
In the High Desert of Southern Calif. ..."on the cutting edge of going back in time"...
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Ysabel Kid
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Re: The most expensive levergun yet
Kirk - I'm with you. What a shame that it was never enjoyed by anyone!
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rangerider7
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Re: The most expensive levergun yet
I agree, but we can enjoy looking at it. Maybe that's all the original owner intended, then again why put all the working parts in it? 
"That'll Be The Day"
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Andrew
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Re: The most expensive levergun yet
I hate to think about it being left at home during play time. Great googily moogily, look at that grip checkering. 
Re: The most expensive levergun yet
That rifle is talking to me. It keeps saying will somebody please shoot me!
If you're gonna be stupid ya gotta be tough-
Isiah 55:8&9
It's easier to fool people than it is to convince them they have been fooled.
Isiah 55:8&9
It's easier to fool people than it is to convince them they have been fooled.
Re: The most expensive levergun yet
awesome gun....
but at that price you can buy about 150-200
really nice old winchesters and spend the rest of
your life having fun shoot'n them...
but at that price you can buy about 150-200
really nice old winchesters and spend the rest of
your life having fun shoot'n them...
LETS GO SHOOT'N BOYS
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Borregos
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Re: The most expensive levergun yet
It's a beauty alright, IMO it would look even better with less checkering on the forearm 
Pete
Sometimes I wonder if it is worthwhile gnawing through the leather straps to get up in the morning..................
Sometimes I wonder if it is worthwhile gnawing through the leather straps to get up in the morning..................
Re: The most expensive levergun yet
I have to say -- I've never liked the gold inlays
On the other hand - the engraving and checkering are simply outstanding.
I can't believe manufacturers haven't figured out a quality, cheap way to do this at the factory.
Chad
On the other hand - the engraving and checkering are simply outstanding.
I can't believe manufacturers haven't figured out a quality, cheap way to do this at the factory.
Chad
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rangerider7
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Re: The most expensive levergun yet
Mine is a close second. The forearm has 48 notches in it. Does that count as checkering. It is 33 WCF too! 
"That'll Be The Day"
Re: The most expensive levergun yet
it's like a beautiful girl, she doesn't need to be able to do anything, but just sit there and look good. and we'll spend our last dime on her. just the way it is. 
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edwardyoung
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Old Ironsights
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Re: The most expensive levergun yet
Art yes. Gun no. A gun is/has been fired (more than proof).
I'm with rangerider. If it's only going to be an Art Piece, why make it Functional?
I'm with rangerider. If it's only going to be an Art Piece, why make it Functional?
C2N14... because life is not energetic enough.
מנא, מנא, תקל, ופרסין Daniel 5:25-28... Got 7.62?
Not Depressed enough yet? Go read National Geographic, July 1976
Gott und Gewehr mit uns!
מנא, מנא, תקל, ופרסין Daniel 5:25-28... Got 7.62?
Not Depressed enough yet? Go read National Geographic, July 1976
Gott und Gewehr mit uns!
Re: The most expensive levergun yet
Sounds like someone has been watching to much TV with the kid.Andrew wrote: Great googily moogily,
Jeremy
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To err is human, To forgive is devine, Neither of which is Marine Corps policy
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GySgt USMC Ret
To err is human, To forgive is devine, Neither of which is Marine Corps policy
Semper Fidelis
Re: The most expensive levergun yet
Without the guts, it wouldn't be what it is. As it is, it will always have that tantalizing potential!Old Ironsights wrote:Art yes. Gun no. A gun is/has been fired (more than proof).
I'm with rangerider. If it's only going to be an Art Piece, why make it Functional?
Have you hugged your rifle today?