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KimH · August 27, 2014, 01:50 PM

Thanks, Vt.birdhunter, and thanks for the info. If there weren’t other issues, I would delay the auction. Unfortunately, the rifle has been out of state at a relative's home, and there were some logistical challenges in managing cross country transport - expensive, time-intensive, and potentially a damage risk. So I stuck with the local auction house in Massachusetts. Also, I’m based in NYC, which is extremely hostile in terms of gun laws. Even though it’s an antique, I would be concerned about running afoul of something/someone if I brought it here beforehand. Sad, but true…

Jim W, I’m afraid I didn’t think to check the bore, but given the rifle’s overall condition, I think the bore should be in pretty good shape. I’m also wondering- how many collectors would actually plan to shoot it? How do you get the old, non-standard shells for it?

James K, thanks for the price guestimate!

August 27, 2014, 01:50 PM	#5
KimH Junior Member Join Date: August 25, 2014 Location: NYC Posts: 4	Thanks, Vt.birdhunter, and thanks for the info. If there weren’t other issues, I would delay the auction. Unfortunately, the rifle has been out of state at a relative's home, and there were some logistical challenges in managing cross country transport - expensive, time-intensive, and potentially a damage risk. So I stuck with the local auction house in Massachusetts. Also, I’m based in NYC, which is extremely hostile in terms of gun laws. Even though it’s an antique, I would be concerned about running afoul of something/someone if I brought it here beforehand. Sad, but true… Jim W, I’m afraid I didn’t think to check the bore, but given the rifle’s overall condition, I think the bore should be in pretty good shape. I’m also wondering- how many collectors would actually plan to shoot it? How do you get the old, non-standard shells for it? James K, thanks for the price guestimate!