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07-03-2016, 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by H Richard
I acquired this one from a Cabellas in Denver area a couple years ago. It was in the fine gun room, and in the case something didn't look right. When they took it out i noticed it had been sleeved for an "unknown" caliber, and the tag was marked "No Caliber shown". The only external difference was the front sight has been lowered to correct POI with the lower powered round. I was impressed by whoever did the work, as the finish is still all original.
This one dated to Nov 1915.
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What cartridge was it converted to, .22 LR?
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07-04-2016, 09:52 AM
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38 Special. I think someone must have wanted a 6 1/2" Heavy Duty.
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