Intersting Case of an Alteration INCREASING Value - B-86

71fan · Post by **71fan** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 6:52 pm

This auction is very interesting. While I understand the allure of a shortened barrel on the heavy Brownings, I can't imagine why one would pay significantly more for a used, modified Browning 1886 than a NIB one. Really, how much does it cost to cut, recrown, and and add a few dovetails. Used, no box, cut barrel, extra hole in tang: $1525 with 3 days to go

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... m=91386827

45-70- · Post by **45-70-** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 7:06 pm

I would love to have it. Its just the right size now.

Pete44ru · Post by **Pete44ru** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 7:42 pm

Ya, but - It even has a Marble's Sheard front bead sight.

Ben_Rumson · Post by **Ben_Rumson** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 7:58 pm

Neat gun... But I'd have to have it w/a carbine buttstock..

jhrosier · Post by **jhrosier** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 8:59 pm

Ben_Rumson wrote:Neat gun... But I'd have to have it w/a carbine buttstock..

Me too.

However, getting a short rifle, already set up for a tang sight, and with Browning's name on it...
That's got to be worth something.

The seller also did a great job with the detailed photos, not that it's hard to sell a Browning.

Jack

LeverBar · Post by **LeverBar** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 10:31 pm

Wow! Those are excellent photos!

Wish the rifles I get interested in were illustrated by this guy.

Joe Reilly · Post by **Joe Reilly** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 10:37 pm

Whoa baby!!!!!!

cubrock · Post by **cubrock** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 11:03 pm

The seller also makes it sound like this is a factory variation. It is a neat gun, but one could have one made cheaper than the current bid.

Grizzly Adams · Post by **Grizzly Adams** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 12:46 am

Dang, I have such a thing for short rifles!

I may have to consider having the barrel shortened on my B86.

That is a great looking rifle!

brucew44guns · Post by **brucew44guns** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 8:03 am

It must be the allure to have it with crescent butt stock, and the octagon barrel. Personally, I would quicker buy the SRC, and leave my long gun as it is. I've got both guns, and would never hack on either.

Sixgun · Post by **Sixgun** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 8:10 am

Why you ask, would someone spend more on an alternation than an original? Because in this great nation, there is a seat for every a__. Plus, the abundance of money makes unknowledgable or lazy people shell out the bucks before using their head. Great place we all live in. ---------------------Sixgun

Grizzly Adams · Post by **Grizzly Adams** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 1:44 pm

Yeah, well whatever!

The bid now stands at $1,625 with 2 days and change to go.

71fan · Post by **71fan** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 4:48 pm

Sixgun wrote:Why you ask, would someone spend more on an alternation than an original? Because in this great nation, there is a seat for every a__. Plus, the abundance of money makes unknowledgable or lazy people shell out the bucks before using their head. Great place we all live in. ---------------------Sixgun

It is a beautiful rifle though. If I ever see a Miroku T/D at a good price maybe I'll make one of these. But it sure as heck won't cost me $1600.

blackfly · Post by **blackfly** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 5:31 pm

Looks like the alteration added to the price and not the value.

Like Sixgun said,......

blackfly