This one is out of my price range, (Buyer Beware thread)

[Carlsr]

Thought someone here may be interested in an 1870 carbine just posted on guns international. Not a bad price if correct but it's just way out of my reach LOL!!
https://www.gunsinternational.com/gu...n_id=101547687

[Kragrifle]

Rear sight is faked/incorrect. Front sight looks funny.

[Dick Hosmer]

Barrel band is wrong, stock is funky, front sight is brand-new, block inscription and rear sight (homemade?) have been dicked with, muzzle crown is wrong, rear sight located improperly, cartouches wrong, no wear from sling ring, mixed patina, wrong finishes, whizzed overall to try and conceal some of the above, etc. etc. - POS. Run, do not walk, away - fast!!

[Carlsr]

Didn't look too close at it as the price is too high for me Kragrifle.
Thought if it was correct someone here may like it??

[Dick Hosmer]

I hope not, it's NO GOOD!!!

[Carlsr]

Well Dick, now that you and Kragrifle say it's no good I wish that I could delete this. Sorry I didn't look closer.

[Dick Hosmer]

Well Dick, now that you and Kragrifle say it's no good I wish that I could delete this. Sorry I didn't look closer.

Not your fault - few people have had the opportunity to know the little quirks by seeing one first-hand. We (or at least I) greatly appreciate any/all such items being called to the attention of the group - that's how we all learn.

[Carlsr]

Thanks Dick, I appreciate your knowledge

[Tom Trevor]

Carl, Leave it here as a public service. E-bay has made it impossible to warn potential buyers that the item is trash, fake, bogus history to promote sales. it has nothing to do with their claim of buyer, seller confidentiality.

[lyman]

if yall would like I can prune (delete) this thread (prefer not to, since I believe what Mr Hosmer says is true, we can learn from this)

or I can sticky if needed,

or lock,

or just leave it be,

just let me know what you prefer

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Thought someone here may be interested in an 1870 carbine just posted on guns international. Not a bad price if correct but it's just way out of my reach LOL!!
https://www.gunsinternational.com/gu...n_id=101547687

gotta admit, after looking this auction over, and then looking at his other auctions,

dude needs to learn how to take a picture, (they are all horrible!!!)

[Sunray]

On-line auction sites are like that. Lotta dealers who think they're going to get rich selling to new shooters/collectors on 'em.
I suspect that one has been refurbished/rebuilt/refinished.
E-Bay doesn't want you to be allowed to own any firearm. They actively fund the people who want to take 'em away from you. Last I heard they do not allow any firearms on their site. They have been known to confiscate, as in steal, funds from firearms related sellers too.

[Carlsr]

Since Dick feels it could be a learning experience it should stay or even be a sticky. Since myself and others can learn from this auction that is a good thing ☺️

[lyman]

done, and I added a Buyer Beware disclaimer to the title, if that is ok

[Dick Hosmer]

done, and I added a Buyer Beware disclaimer to the title, if that is ok

Fine with me.

[Carlsr]

That is fine Lyman, thank you.