Makes you wanna cry...

pharmseller · Post by **pharmseller** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 11:28 pm

What a sad end.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... m=94536860

Quinn

JReed · Post by **JReed** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 11:33 pm

I am going to go cry now

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71fan · Post by **71fan** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 11:41 pm

OOHHHHHH!!!

Knife in the chest.....

What do you suppose happened to that one

ohwin94_61 · Post by **ohwin94_61** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 12:01 am

bsaride · Post by **bsaride** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 12:09 am

Looks like it was in a fire.
That rear sight alone looks to worth $50.

Griff · Post by **Griff** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 12:46 am

Gosh, what END? Looks like an excellent opportunity to breathe new life into something someone else neglected! Might even be worthy as the basis for a project. Even if it was in a fire, a little judicious xraying and anealing just might bring it back to life. Probably cost more than buying a working example without the built in challenges, but... that's why project guns are so much fun!

If I wasn't already project rich, I'd be tempted!

Old Ironsights · Post by **Old Ironsights** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 8:30 am

My thoughts exactly Griff.

Puzzle #63521?

Gun Smith · Post by **Gun Smith** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 10:58 am

Easy $400.00 worth of parts. The original tang sight assembly would sell for over $300.00 alone.

Griff · Post by **Griff** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 11:09 am

Old Ironsights wrote:My thoughts exactly Griff.
Puzzle #63521?

I am tempted, but... with a huge bill coming due on the rebuilding of my truck, (body work, paint and engine rebuild), I'm afraid to spend anything right now.

J Miller · Post by **J Miller** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 11:16 am

Looks like some body left it in a wet gun case. So, just clean it up, toss it in a bluing tank, restock it and you gotta truck gun you can't hurt.

No need to part it out.

Joe

Rimfire McNutjob · Post by **Rimfire McNutjob** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 11:22 am

Top right of the frame seems to have suffered the worst of it. Still ... bolt peep gun.

KirkD · Post by **KirkD** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 12:37 pm

I don't think it was a fire, he seems to have the stock and forearm for sale in another auction. Check the link at the bottom.

oldgerboy · Post by **oldgerboy** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 4:57 pm

I resurected a made-for-Sears Winchester 94 that was far worse. I think Joe is right or at least darn close. It may not become the prettiest rifle when it gets done but it will be a good shooter with a little TLC and a fair amount of work.

Jarhead · Post by **Jarhead** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 8:12 pm

It breaks my heart to see such a fine weapon ruined. What a shame

I have a 1937 Deluxe "Short Rifle," with a bolt peep and will not depart with her until death. She handles so much better than my '51 Standard with 24" barrel. And, the '37 is made better. Both are quality rifles, but you can tell a difference. The action on the '37 is tighter and smoother...

Sixgun · Post by **Sixgun** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 8:30 pm

I don't know......I don't see this as a project gun. I see it as expensive aggravation. The receiver is too far gone. By the time your done paying for shipping and other costs, it will be over 5 c-notes. The receiver is pitted so badly, its junk. Yea, the bolt peep (if its not pitted) is worth 3. After a lot of time and ag and paying for classified ads, etc. , you might net 2 or 3. Here in S.E. Pennsylvania, there are plenty of well worn, but acceptable 71's for 10-12. Now, I don't see 'em everyday, but I probably run into a half dozen a year in that shape.--------Sixgun

Jarhead · Post by **Jarhead** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 8:50 pm

Sixgun wrote:I don't know......I don't see this as a project gun. I see it as expensive aggravation. The receiver is too far gone. By the time your done paying for shipping and other costs, it will be over 5 c-notes. The receiver is pitted so badly, its junk. Yea, the bolt peep (if its not pitted) is worth 3. After a lot of time and ag and paying for classified ads, etc. , you might net 2 or 3. Here in S.E. Pennsylvania, there are plenty of well worn, but acceptable 71's for 10-12. Now, I don't see 'em everyday, but I probably run into a half dozen a year in that shape.--------Sixgun

Sixgun,

I agree...she's too far gone

and not worth messing with....

Jarhead

Post by **Chuck 100 yd** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 8:51 pm

I agree with Sixgun, The receiver is junk!

Swampman · Post by **Swampman** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 8:56 pm

It sure looks like it was in a fire. I wouldn't touch it.

Post by **Hobie** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 9:16 pm

If the stock isn't charred then it should be fine heat-treat wise. The guy is selling the wood separate (so it appears).

All because somebody couldn't care for their property. I've seen that sort of thing before with guns stored in an attic.