Herzo
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I am in possession of 2 family heirlooms:
The first is a Winchester Model 1895 which by the serial number was manufactured in 1897. The only marking on the barrel is "30 US" which I interpret to be 30-40 Krag; based on the serial number and the fact that a 30-06 case will only enter ~halfway into the chamber. The bore is dark, but the rifling appears sharp....a thorough cleaning will probably help it.
The barrel is 28" long with what appears to be a replacement insert for the rear sight. It has a Lyman rear peep that appears as though it might have been a factory option. The boltface is also designed for a rimmed cartridge. I would call the condition 95%+ for an antique firearm. The bluing is probably 90% of original depth of color with no wear anywhere. The wood is original finish and rich color with a few minor dents <3/16 in size and light handling wear.
The Ballard falling block is in similar condition except for a few light rust spots that can probability be removed using WD-40 & 0000 steel wool. The barrel is a 28" hexagon in what I believe to be 32 caliber rimfire. Bore is black, but may clean up. Bluing is rich with few light areas. Action is tight, but the trigger is extremely sensitive. Wood finish is original with only 1/4" square nick in the forward part of the splinter fore end.
I am trying to determine an insurance value for these rifles....any suggestions?
The first is a Winchester Model 1895 which by the serial number was manufactured in 1897. The only marking on the barrel is "30 US" which I interpret to be 30-40 Krag; based on the serial number and the fact that a 30-06 case will only enter ~halfway into the chamber. The bore is dark, but the rifling appears sharp....a thorough cleaning will probably help it.
The barrel is 28" long with what appears to be a replacement insert for the rear sight. It has a Lyman rear peep that appears as though it might have been a factory option. The boltface is also designed for a rimmed cartridge. I would call the condition 95%+ for an antique firearm. The bluing is probably 90% of original depth of color with no wear anywhere. The wood is original finish and rich color with a few minor dents <3/16 in size and light handling wear.
The Ballard falling block is in similar condition except for a few light rust spots that can probability be removed using WD-40 & 0000 steel wool. The barrel is a 28" hexagon in what I believe to be 32 caliber rimfire. Bore is black, but may clean up. Bluing is rich with few light areas. Action is tight, but the trigger is extremely sensitive. Wood finish is original with only 1/4" square nick in the forward part of the splinter fore end.
I am trying to determine an insurance value for these rifles....any suggestions?
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