In Sydney's HighWall thread I mentioned my 1885 s/n 383 in 32-20 or 32WCF.
I purchased this a few years back at a general auction, I paid $840 for it. It's in fairly good condition except for the barrel which has a bore like sewer pipe and some marks from a wrench someone once used to remove it (fortunately they're normally hidden under the forend).
It seems to have had a single set trigger at one time but is currently missing some trigger parts. The gun was disassembled to judge condition and still lies in parts.
It is a small shank gun and apparently the octagonal receiver top is unusual but other than that it has no special options. I know original High Walls are much valued but not sure about #383.
I first thought to have it redone as a larger chambered gun, get it case colored, nice wood, etc. But having thought it over and discussed it with some locals I am reticent to sacrifice the guns originality. It can be sleeved and kept as .32, original wood and patina, just get the trigger fixed.
I asked about rechambering this gun two years ago on the ASSRA board and the resulting thread had answers from Brent, JT and Glen. I'd like some more input from this board's members.
Here are some pics I have to give a general idea of condition, how much collector value does this have?
