1880 trb

[Fred]

Wow, it looks like a kid or someone used the rifle like they were Davey Crocket and using it like a club, broke the wrist through and inflicted crushing notches down the entire comb.
That explains the broken rear sight ladder and maybe the missing cleaning rod.

[45govt]

"Wow, it looks like a kid or someone used the rifle like they were Davey Crocket"
Like this

[Fred]

Great photo!

[Fred]

The person who gets the rifle will unfortunately never find the correct rear sight leaf that has the experimental sight graduation marks on it. Those will be impossible to locate.
It’s too bad that the sight leaf on it is broken.

[Carlsr]

It is now at 1200.00.
Will be ending soon. I'd like to have it but seems to be in need of much repair.

[Fred]

Thank you for telling us about the auction Carl.

[Carlsr]

Your welcome Fred. Did anyone here win it? Sold for 1200.00 which I guess is a good deal maybe??

[Fred]

Yes I got it. Thanks.
It’s a good deal for me. For others not so much.
I’ve been particularly focussed on the 68/68 rifles for over 40 years.
Dick Hosmer, myself and maybe three guy’s in China hold that particular interest.

[Dick Hosmer]

Congratulations, my friend.

The plan worked. A VERY rare gun, as we know - that makes just 21 known, and just think, you're closing in on a quarter of a case-full!

Some day you'll probably have mine!

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Yes I got it. Thanks.
It’s a good deal for me. For others not so much.
I’ve been particularly focussed on the 68/68 rifles for over 40 years.
Dick Hosmer, myself and maybe three guy’s in China hold that particular interest.

For God's sake, don't alert the Chinese, they'll start making them, just like Morgan dollars!

[Fred]

Maybe they’ll breed together in the rifle cabinet Dick.

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If the owner who owns rifle #36 reads this, I’m open to purchasing your rifle if you’d like to sell it.

[Fred]

Congratulations, my friend.

Some day you'll probably have mine!

That opportunity will only NOT be a sad day for me if you are still alive and well dick.

[Dick Hosmer]

Well, while I certainly appreciate the sentiment, I'm not planning my exit just yet - still working on a way to do some kayaking with my grandson this spring!

But, you are what, 15 years younger? So, the odds are in your favor and I cannot think of another person whom I would rather see own it.

We've been involved in this together for a LONG time now.

I'll keep looking for the #36 info - it HAD to have been on Frasca.

[Carlsr]

Congratulations Fred, my earlier bid did not hold and I decided not to go any higher.
I know this is a long shot but if they do breed in your rifle case I’d be most interested in purchasing one

[Fred]

Oh, I couldn’t ever split up the litter Carl!

[Carlsr]

Well ya never know Fred, there’s always one in the litter you can’t wait to leave