Here's the story on the appraisal. It appears the local gun expert likes to buy Winchesters. Rated the condition at 10% with a value of $1200 and offered me $900. Being a little suspect of the offer I waited a week until I had business in a neighboring town that has a respectable gunsmith. He rated the gun at 30 to 40% with a value of $1750 to $2000. He suggested I get a Cody letter. I've downloaded the forms but haven't sent it yet. I'll report back when I get the letter.
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