got an original 50 coming....

[deebee]

Hi John, was given an Original 50 serial # 1121 last year.
Some pratt had put about 4 coats of thick varnish on it & the trigger guard & under lever catch was missing.
With a lot of sweat I have refinished the stock & made & blued guard & latch.
Looks a different rifle now. Can't make my mind up about re-bluing (which is very indifferent at the moment)
Don't know anything about these rifles (it's a .22)
Out of interest anybody know what they're worth,(I wont be selling it)
Dave

[johnbaz]

Hi John, was given an Original 50 serial # 1121 last year.
Some pratt had put about 4 coats of thick varnish on it & the trigger guard & under lever catch was missing.
With a lot of sweat I have refinished the stock & made & blued guard & latch.
Looks a different rifle now. Can't make my mind up about re-bluing (which is very indifferent at the moment)
Don't know anything about these rifles (it's a .22)
Out of interest anybody know what they're worth,(I wont be selling it)
Dave

hello dave, i sold my type 01 about 4/5 years ago for £60, it was immaculate but didn't realise until i came on here that they fetch a lot more than that in this condition
my other '50' was a gecado 50, i sold that one for £30

john

[deebee]

Thanx Jon

[keith66]

I was given a very early Original mod 50 some years ago, it had no bluing and some klutz had tried to carve scope rails into it with a cold chisel.
The trigger mechanism was interesting to put together!
Despite looking terrible that rifle could really shoot, first time i took it out i bagged a bunny at thirty yards with the open sights.
I should have kept it and restored it properly but let it go for £25
I suppose i shall have to look for another one to go with the webley mk 3 and Bsa Airsporter, seems my collection theme is becoming classic underlevers!