My five U.S. Model 1868’s coming up for sale soon

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Dick Hosmer
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Re: My five U.S. Model 1868’s coming up for sale soon

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Fred Gaarde wrote: Wed Oct 25, 2023 8:10 pm That other early rifle must’ve been #133.
It was, I just didn't look it up.
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Re: My five U.S. Model 1868’s coming up for sale soon

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Dick Hosmer wrote: Wed Oct 25, 2023 5:17 pm As you know, I was shown #86, by the then owner, noted firearms writer Graham Burnside, in 1992. He also had another one at the time, which he offered to me for $1,000. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

But, #86, being a nicer specimen, was his keeper. You might want to note that provenance in your sales pitch.
I think that information is priceless Dick. Thank you!
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Re: My five U.S. Model 1868’s coming up for sale soon

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I’ve put my 1868 rifle number 93 for sale on Gunbroker now.

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1022864394
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My 1868 trapdoor rifle serial number 6 is on Gunbroker now.
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1024612991
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Re: My five U.S. Model 1868’s coming up for sale soon

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My Model 1868 trapdoor Springfield Serial number 86 is listed for sale on Gunbroker now.

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1024741602
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