17 August 2008, 04:31
Thomas JonesNew 30/30 ! Pic added.
traded for a new 30/30.
I mean 100 years old is kind of new !
Its an octagon barrel with a great bore lyman tang sight , quite a bit of bluing left and the usual bumps and bruises.
Pics will follow ,(The tag said its a 1907 but my book says 1908.
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18 August 2008, 08:27
Jeff SullivanSounds like a cool gun, but like has been said, pictures are necessity in this kind of thread.
18 August 2008, 09:21
Thomas JonesSorry the front site did,nt show on the pic.
Its a gold bead sheard. The bore is really clean and good. Can't wait to shoot the old girl.
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18 August 2008, 17:01
Jeff SullivanWOW! She is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!
What are going to shoot out of it? I probably wouldn't use Hornady LeverEvolutions. They are pretty hot.
18 August 2008, 19:51
Jim Z.Nice winchester Tom. S W E E T !!!
19 August 2008, 07:44
Thomas JonesThanks for the compliments guys. !
Jim Z what part of oregon are you in ?
I am up here in Portland...tj3006
09 September 2008, 10:32
AtkinsonI had one just like it in 25-35 until last year when a guy came by and had to have it..The value of these great old rifles is really going sky high...I still have my 25-35 Carbine and its never up for sale at any price. It was a gift from a special person.