Look what wandered into my basement shop

Full stop.

I don't mean to be that guy, but where did you get the calibre info from? the side of the sight? is it the same as on the barrel. I have not seen a sight like that before (and I am no expert) it appears to have writing on the top as well - what does that say?
 
sean69 said:
Full stop.

I don't mean to be that guy, but where did you get the calibre info from? the side of the sight? is it the same as on the barrel. I have not seen a sight like that before (and I am no expert) it appears to have writing on the top as well - what does that say?
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Give me some credit.... Calibre info came from the barrel stamps. There is additional info on the top of the sight. Has patent info on it.
 
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weasel1 said:
I'll double check, but I didn't notice anything. I'm sure it's a replacement stock. Finishes don't match. Forestock is an oiled finish and the butt is lacquered. It's going to be fun to try and get these two to match.
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Finish don't match could be because that stock has been sanded way down you can tell because the wood is way lower than the frame , and it is refinished. That is not the sight I was thinking about, what does it say on the center piece? I see a bit of looks like a Winchester made sight, I so be very careful with it.
I am not a Winchester collector, some of them will know more on that, But I do know that it is not something you want to mess with, and for god's sake
don't refinish that.leave as is , if this gun is just going to be a wall hanger, get a standard buck horn sight , and save that one.
the date is 1900
 
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That rear sight appears in Stroebel's "Old Gunsights and Rifle Scopes" as an addition to the 1902 catalog as being made specifically for the .32 WS. (Pg.206). Sight was known as the No. 64A circa 1926. Stroebel's valuation of $100-$200 US in 2008. Hope it is complete!
 
kayceel said:
That rear sight appears in Stroebel's "Old Gunsights and Rifle Scopes" as an addition to the 1902 catalog as being made specifically for the .32 WS. (Pg.206). Sight was known as the No. 64A circa 1926. Stroebel's valuation of $100-$200 US in 2008. Hope it is complete!
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Looks like a Winchester made sight, right? that barrel looks more than 26 inch, more like 28?
 
Barrel is 26" long. Still not sure if that sight is complete or not. Thanks for the info kayceel. I'll try to find some pictures and compare.
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I have it in me tete that thet thar bawrill has been installed to replace the factory original for sum reason.
Can anyone clarifeye the serial matching the 32ws stamp?
 
Well 'looky, the best I can figure is that this is a really really 1902 or possibly 1901 depending on which source you look at for when the .32WS came out.
 
I wouldn't refinish that rifle. At best, I would source another stock for it and leave it as is.

If your friend wants a shiney rifle, tell him to buy a new one.
 
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