2wheelwander
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Had some money burning a hole in my pocket and most of the day off. A bad combination. Started making my normal loop in the LGS for something unusual/collectible. IOW, no polymer was the first criteria. Preferably something as old or older than me.
Found a nice CZ-97, a few deals on 686, 629 that tempted me, but levers have been my thing lately so I passed. Stopping into a shop I rarely go into because they aren't known for the best prices, but I had time to burn. They had an original 1892 Winchester in 30 W.C.F for $1600. Overall great condition for its age, but too salty for me today. Saw a lever rimfire 3 rifles deep in the display case. When he pulled it out for me and said "39A" I had to put my poker face on. Long story short, its a Mountie, excellent condition. Can't believe how smooth the action is. Has a Williams micro adjustable peep on the back. The buckhorn rear sight appears to ave been driven out and a blank installed in its place. I'm guessing when the micro sight was installed. Front sight is hooded.
I'd rate the furniture at 98%, the bluing 90%. Its been shot, but its been extremely well cared for. The leather/canvas soft case that came with it seems as vintage as the rifle itself. Can't wait to shoot this tomorrow!
The 39A has been on my short list for a while and been following them on gunbroker. Wanted a BL22 grade 2 because I think its a prettier gun, but the reputation of the 39A won me over. SO glad I did. If I'd had the extra $600, I'd have bought that Winchester, but this is a great consolation prize!
39a https://www.flickr.com/photos/90916045@N02/, on Flickr
Found a nice CZ-97, a few deals on 686, 629 that tempted me, but levers have been my thing lately so I passed. Stopping into a shop I rarely go into because they aren't known for the best prices, but I had time to burn. They had an original 1892 Winchester in 30 W.C.F for $1600. Overall great condition for its age, but too salty for me today. Saw a lever rimfire 3 rifles deep in the display case. When he pulled it out for me and said "39A" I had to put my poker face on. Long story short, its a Mountie, excellent condition. Can't believe how smooth the action is. Has a Williams micro adjustable peep on the back. The buckhorn rear sight appears to ave been driven out and a blank installed in its place. I'm guessing when the micro sight was installed. Front sight is hooded.
I'd rate the furniture at 98%, the bluing 90%. Its been shot, but its been extremely well cared for. The leather/canvas soft case that came with it seems as vintage as the rifle itself. Can't wait to shoot this tomorrow!
The 39A has been on my short list for a while and been following them on gunbroker. Wanted a BL22 grade 2 because I think its a prettier gun, but the reputation of the 39A won me over. SO glad I did. If I'd had the extra $600, I'd have bought that Winchester, but this is a great consolation prize!
39a https://www.flickr.com/photos/90916045@N02/, on Flickr