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My 1885 came home.
Sep 9th, 2023 at 2:15pm
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In a previous post, appro 2 years ago I sold all my Single Shot's because of my failing eyesight. With my new VA limited vision computer, I have been catching up on this forum and other sites. The fellow ( now a good friend ) I sold my favorite 1885 to told me if I ever changed my mind he would sell it back to me. Well, that 1885 is in my gun safe now. A standard model but whoever ordered it wanted a 28" barrel and checkering on the wrist & forearm. ( A Cody letter verify's this ) Plus it is in 40-65 WCF. Out of all the 1885's that were made, less than 600 were chambered for the 40-65. That's why this rifle was so special to me. I have a friend who will help me with reloading and another to take me to the range. I can't begin to tell you how my life has changed. It's good to be back !!  Dale.
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Reply #1 - Sep 9th, 2023 at 3:28pm
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Been Praying for you my Friend and some of our eye sight issues are actually pretty similar to each other. 
I personally am elated to see back !!
  
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Reply #2 - Sep 9th, 2023 at 4:39pm
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A very kind and generous person to do that. Most folks aren't as lucky...



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Reply #3 - Sep 10th, 2023 at 8:33pm
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Once again Dale, I couldn't be happier to hear the improvement in your situation, and joy it's giving you again!
  
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Re: My 1885 came home.
Reply #4 - Sep 11th, 2023 at 2:57pm
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Nice to hear an old timer is back & around. A lot of us have issues due to age, But as long as you keep your interest up, you make us all feel better. Congratulations.  Jack
  
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