Posted: 10/2/2006 7:17:47 AM EDT
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Hideous POS kitchen table gunsmithing job of the week. www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=56953315 chopped the rear sight and protective ears off with a hacksaw |
C'mon at least TRY to make it look good
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Read the description: "RIFLE HAS A 25 INCH BARREL THAT IS BRITE AND THE RIFLING LOOKS GOOD, RECIEVER IS MARKED US MODEL OF 1917 WINCHESTER, SERIAL NUMBER 406228, THE REAR SIGHT LOOKS LIKE IT WAS REMOVED WITH A HACKSAW ,MUST OF BEEN A IDIOT THE STOCK IS NOT ORIGINAL AND THE BUTTPLATE IS MISSING, SUITABLE FOR PARTS OR REBUILD, C AND R NEEDED, A;LLOW 16.00 FOR SHIPPING" Syntax and spelling>>>> 
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Yeah that looks like shit alright. The seller clearly states that some idiot did the work, can't really fault him. Perfect example of (maybe) the basis for a custom bigbore rifle. No fear of messing up a historical weapon, that's already been done. On the other hand, I think his opening price of $300.00 is unrealistic. The action may not be beyond saving, but I would want to have it in hand before making that call. I haven't priced 1917 actions/parts lately but my gut feeling is that you might get "most" of 100.00/150.00 back selling the parts, sans receiver. Some one with better knowledge in these matters will probably chime in soon. Don in Ohio |