Hi All:

       At an auction yesterday, I lusted for a Win.1885 32-40 that was in fair shape.  The stock had been replaced with an well worn tigre tail maple stock, the bluing was in 50% the case colours were gone but the gun locked up tightly, the bore on the No.3 barrel looked good and it had not been fired much as it locked up tightly and the extractor was not worn.  The sights were orginal rear tang and blade front.

     An "expert" suggested that due to the poor stock and butt hook it would likley sell for about $1200.00. Is this an accurate estimate? I was looking for a gun that I could restock and re blue as a project.  I guess that I was looking at it as barreled action.

     I was unable to stay until the gun was sold. Did I miss out on a "deal?" I own the same gun in great condition.  What would mine be worth with a Beacher front sight and DSS?

     Comments and or suggestions.

                                   Tia,

                                   Zeke