I just aquired a new sheep in the fold. It was posted on the local Cabelas site along with a Rem. Hepburn I wanted to see. First they fetched the Remington, and I was all ready to lay down my money for it. Nice standard sporter in 40-45 heavy barrel, shiney bore, with good wood. Then the salesperson walked out the door with the 44 1/2, I wasn't expecting much, they are usually all beat up and not worth the price Cabelas asks. This one was different by a long shot. Darn near 99% all around, with a Lyman convertible front and Marbles rear in 32-20. Nicest pure 44 1/2 I have ever seen. The manager said they thought it might have been redone. Not a chance. The blue was barely worn from the block, couldn't have had more than a box or two shot through it. I happily paid the asking price and walked out. The SN is 12876, must be one of the last 50 or so off the line.

Sometimes a pig can find a diamond.... or however the saying goes.

Mike

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Sweet!     All those wascally wabbits are wunning for cover now!   

David

Great find & in one of my favorite calibers. If ya need someone to store it for you, just let me know, be happy to help out.  

Beautiful 44 1/2. Sometimes you get lucky. I keep trying to get that lucky. Sort of did when I picked up my Stevens Bisley Model. It is not nearly that nice but is rare so I am happy with it. Would sure like to find a 44 1/2 that nice.