Not quite a "Grail Gun"

[bruce5781]

I can't call this my Grail gun because I never imagined it in my wildest dreams. Oh, I had been wanting another 1899 Target, preferably in Nickle this time, but this one never crossed my mind.
Model of 1899, 6.5" nickle, Target Model, Grade 3 factory engraved by Oscar Young.

When it popped up on GB, I put a watch on it just to see how much it would bring, never intending to enter the fray. When I looked at it several hours before the auction ended, I thought it was way too cheap. After getting a 32-20 Model 1899, I checked it again with 20 minutes left and there had not been any new bids, so I threw out a number and walked away, never dreaming it would wind up with me.

Regards,
Bruce

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[DARE]

Congratulations! Does not get much better than that.

 

[bruce5781]

Thank you, David.

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[RM Vivas]

I was watching that one too; good for you!

Best,
RM Vivas

 

[A10]

Factory engraved 1899. Pretty dang cool!

 

[4K2022]

Lock, stocks and barrel. A very nice addition, congrats

 

[RKmesa]

I too watched that one. I am very glad it stayed with someone on the forum. Congrats on a great gun!!!

 

[SAFireman]

Aw man, they sure scratched it up when it shipped

Now you just need a fancy piece o hide for it to ride in

 

[raljr1]

Congratulations on a great find. That is a beauty.

Robert

 

[two-bit cowboy]

I can sure understand why you never imagined having it.

It's a handsome creature for sure. Enjoy.

 

[H Richard]

Oh My! Hard to beat that. Having enjoyed a couple of 1899's, I can imagine your enjoyment.

 

[Model19man]

Very nice. Thanks for sharing.

 

[A10]

Now you just need a fancy piece o hide for it to ride in

Agreed! I'd be looking for something vintage and carved

 

[mojave30cal]

Nice grab. I'm so jealous.

 

[Eddie Southgate]

Grail or not , that's a fine piece and anyone would be proud to own it , even a democrat.

 

[mh51]

Sweet!! Its a beauty, congrats.

 

[Giorgio Italy]

Bruce .. But how big was this number you threw away??

 

[gjamison]

Beautiful gun Bruce!

 

[bruce5781]

Bruce .. But how big was this number you threw away??

Giorgio,
2700-ish

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[ACORN]

You can always rattle can refinish to cover the scratches.