Nazi marked BHP

[Richard Simmons]

At a local auction the end of the month. No photos of the Nazi markings but presuming it's a standard model used/produced by the Germans what's a good value? TIA
http://www.jpillowauctions.com/absolute-sportsmans-auction-saturday-march-31st-1000-bedford-va/

[rci2950]

Looks really nice. No idea what its worth but would make a fine addition to your collection. If i was going to this auction, that S&W air weight would be coming home with me. Always wanted one of those.

[Richard Simmons]

Yeah, if the air weight was a round butt I'd be interested in it as well. There are quite a few Savage model 99, Winchester 1895 and some other rifles I'm looking at as well.

[imanaknut]

The Winchester 1895s both got my attention. The rifle and the saddle ring carbine both are the reproduction anniversary models. Nothing like a brand new 100 year old rifle!!! I have one of each in 30-06 and really enjoy shooting the rifle. I can understand why Teddy Roosevelt liked it so much!

Richard, I have no idea on the value of that Hi-power. If a collector or two shows up the price could go crazy, but sometimes people don't know what it is. It would be nice to see the markings but I would guess it could get expensive.

[Richard Simmons]

Yeah, I've no idea how much the markings might add to the BHP. I've got a new adjustable sight model I bought a year or so back. Would like a fixed sight version and since the stopped production of the Hi-Power I'm guessing prices will go up a little. This might not be the best deal for a shooter but we'll see how the auction goes.

I've always like the 1895 Winchester but never owned one. According to the auction listing, if correct one is a take down model in 30.06. I looked at a original one this weekend in a LGS. It was chambered in 30.40 Krag. No finish left on the wood, just a fairly even patina. On the other hand the stock and forearm were refinished in a high gloss. Looked weird and given the caliber isn't one I want to add I didn't even bother to look at the price.

The Russian model in 7.62x54r is one I'd like in addition to 30.06.

[Richard Simmons]

The Winchester 1895s both got my attention. The rifle and the saddle ring carbine both are the reproduction anniversary models. Nothing like a brand new 100 year old rifle!!! I have one of each in 30-06 and really enjoy shooting the rifle. I can understand why Teddy Roosevelt liked it so much!

Richard, I have no idea on the value of that Hi-power. If a collector or two shows up the price could go crazy, but sometimes people don't know what it is. It would be nice to see the markings but I would guess it could get expensive.

Are your 1895's the ones they put out around 2000? It's hard to tell from the auction listing as they show everything as an 1885 but several are obviously 1895 models. They have one listed in .405 which is what Teddy Roosevelt called his "big medicine". Might not be all that pleasant to shoot and ammo won't be all that easy to find but if need be I can reload. I'm thinking one in 30.06 and the other in .405 would be a nice score.

Ok, I'm wrong and they're right. The .405 is an 1885 falling block not an 1895 lever gun.