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Old 04-06-2018, 08:46 PM
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What are you worried about?

I paid more for one in worse cosmetic condition. You won't have any problem getting your money back if you aren't happy with it. You will love moon clips, but DO get a moon clip loading tool. Not all rims are the same, and some of them are TIGHT to get on.

In that condition, with that serial number (old enough to have seen service in WWI) they usually go for $900+.
Generally I was worried about buying something that I’m not 100% knowledgeable about. I saw price ranges from $700-$2500.

This was not like buying an M27 with “3 1/2 Barrel where the market is well established. This will be the oldest gun that I own.

Finish looked good and roll marks looked solid so I took a chance. I’ll have to put some rounds down range and give an update.

Thanks for your insight.

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