1928 Tula Dragoon, all matching
Posted: Wed Apr 12, 2023 1:21 pm
I just received the rifle that I won at auction a week (or so) ago. Auction photos were not very good. They showed full length photo of rifle, barrel markings, cut forend, and stock cartouche. Due to the look of the stock finish, and the 1928 stock cartouche, I took a chance the rifle was all matching--and it is.
It's ALMOST all original, with the exception of the cleaning rod.
Stock has original finish. No import markings. Muzzle is not counter bored. I cannot see the bore because a piece of packing foam is blocking the bore.
I don't know how the rifle entered the country. The action, bore, and magazine are packed with preservative grease.
I am glad my gamble paid off. I expected the auction bidding to go fairly high. Surprisingly, I had the highest bid at $300 ($369 after fees and taxes). Shipping was over half the cost of my winning bid.
It's ALMOST all original, with the exception of the cleaning rod.
Stock has original finish. No import markings. Muzzle is not counter bored. I cannot see the bore because a piece of packing foam is blocking the bore.
I don't know how the rifle entered the country. The action, bore, and magazine are packed with preservative grease.
I am glad my gamble paid off. I expected the auction bidding to go fairly high. Surprisingly, I had the highest bid at $300 ($369 after fees and taxes). Shipping was over half the cost of my winning bid.
