Samuel_Hoggson wrote:
Lots of possibilities as to who did the work. The seller may know, if you're seriously interested ask.
Described as "custom", ie., seller is specifying non-original. Writeup gives impression the "full" bbl was OEM, but the reverse is more likely given 1951 SN. Usual donor source for SR "full" would be a field model. Those were not cataloged past '48, supposedly.
Wood is obviously aftermarket.
That said, looks nice, metal and wood. Overpriced, some. Could go $4k-$5k at auction, tho.
Thanks Sam.
Would the solid ribs be aftermarket?
Do you think this is the original wood, but refinished?
Can't tell, but does it seem to have the proper Winchester butt-plate?
With original wood and without the rails, this would just be a standard 42 field-grade, correct?
Any other oddities?
What would you offer them for the gun?
Thanks again.