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gyvel · May 22, 2012, 08:07 PM

I have an 1874 identical to yours, and in unfired condition. While I haven't given any thought to selling it at the present, I wouldn't let it go for less than $850.00-900.00, possibly more.

Regarding what you see on Gunbroker, the proof of the pudding is what examples that have actually sold went for.

I just looked up the one you are referring to, and that guy is not noted for his "bargain prices." Nevertheless, an example that was for commercial production would tend to be much rarer than one produced for military issue, and would most likely be more desirable to a collector.

May 22, 2012, 08:07 PM	#6
gyvel Senior Member Join Date: August 30, 2009 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,172	I have an 1874 identical to yours, and in unfired condition. While I haven't given any thought to selling it at the present, I wouldn't let it go for less than $850.00-900.00, possibly more. Regarding what you see on Gunbroker, the proof of the pudding is what examples that have actually sold went for. I just looked up the one you are referring to, and that guy is not noted for his "bargain prices." Nevertheless, an example that was for commercial production would tend to be much rarer than one produced for military issue, and would most likely be more desirable to a collector. Last edited by gyvel; May 22, 2012 at 08:13 PM.