Unfired 430 Stutzen on the way!

[eyeguy74]

Thanks to a keen-eyed friend on this site, I was able to purchase a 430 Stutzen from that auction site.
I didn't think I would ever be able to find one so quickly after joining this site, but I did, thanks to a great individual here.
Supposedly, this particular rifle was part of an estate sale. Not sure if I'm purchasing from the original owner, a relative, or a reseller, but the info said it was purchased in 2014 for $695.
Anyhow, I can't wait to get it home and see how it shoots. Sure is a beautiful gun!!

[Denby95]

Congratulations! Hope you'll share some photos with us all when it arrives.

[eyeguy74]

I certainly will. Now to decide on a scope vs peep sights. I'm 50, so the eyes aren't what they used to be.

[caudie]

If you're interested in peep sights there are some members that could answer a lot of questions you might have.  HertorMedina and MDriskill come to mind.  Good find on that rifle.  Looking forward to pictures also.

[Hoosier Daddy]

Outstanding Jess!
A Stutzen has been on my radar for years.
CONGRATS!
...again pics when you can would be greatly appreciated.

[eyeguy74]

I have a feeling I’ll be contacting both gentlemen soon. I’ve been researching everything I can about the 430, so hopefully the questions will be short and to the point.
Right now, my biggest concerns are the condition of the seals and sights. If I go the route of a scope, will it need a specific mount due to recoil, or is it tame enough that any good mount will suffice?
 If I go the route of peep sights, are the front sights easily interchanged? I know a Williams will work on the rear, no problem.
Just a couple things to research while I wait on it.
Pics will hopefully be up before Friday. It has a long trip from California, so hopefully the seller and USPS don’t delay!

[Denby95]

if you haven't discovered Hector's blog yet, https://www.ctcustomairguns.com/hectors-airgun-blog/the-430l-a-semi-custom-powerplant-part-1

[KWK]

Nice score! About 1/2 what it's worth. Did you see what he sold the R1 for? With the useless dinky Beeman scope that guys go ga ga over and pay silly money for. Sell that and the gun's almost free.
I listed a BSA Stutzen twice on AA yesterday and it got deleted both times for some reason. Not a "give away" price though.

[eyeguy74]

Nice score! About 1/2 what it's worth. Did you see what he sold the R1 for? With the useless dinky Beeman scope that guys go ga ga over and pay silly money for. Sell that and the gun's almost free.
I listed a BSA Stutzen twice on AA yesterday and it got deleted both times for some reason. Not a "give away" price though.

I would have loved a BSA Stutzen, and some day I’ll add one to the stable. I missed the R1 though. I may have to go back and dig up the sold listings just to see.
At some point I’d like to have a limited amount of Stutzens in my arsenal.
I’ll be getting reimbursed for unused vacation days in a few weeks, so the hunt for a BSA will be in full force!

[eyeguy74]

if you haven't discovered Hector's blog yet,

I read his blog, but had missed that one.
If I need anything, he’s certainly the one to go to, it seems. I’m hoping I won’t have to modify anything, but I’m never one to leave good enough alone. Sometimes a good thing. Sometimes a bad thing.
Unfortunately, I’m not allowed yet to post external links, so I had to delete it from my response.

[Hoosier Daddy]

Just a few more posts and you can.
Head over the the "new member intro gate" and welcome some others. 

[eyeguy74]

Just a few more posts and you can.
Head over the the "new member intro gate" and welcome some others. 

Good idea!!

[Hoosier Daddy]

 

[HectorMedina]

Thanks to a keen-eyed friend on this site, I was able to purchase a 430 Stutzen from that auction site.
I didn't think I would ever be able to find one so quickly after joining this site, but I did, thanks to a great individual here.
Supposedly, this particular rifle was part of an estate sale. Not sure if I'm purchasing from the original owner, a relative, or a reseller, but the info said it was purchased in 2014 for $695.
Anyhow, I can't wait to get it home and see how it shoots. Sure is a beautiful gun!!

Is it a 0.20 Cal. or a 0.177"?





HM

[eyeguy74]

Thanks to a keen-eyed friend on this site, I was able to purchase a 430 Stutzen from that auction site.
I didn't think I would ever be able to find one so quickly after joining this site, but I did, thanks to a great individual here.
Supposedly, this particular rifle was part of an estate sale. Not sure if I'm purchasing from the original owner, a relative, or a reseller, but the info said it was purchased in 2014 for $695.
Anyhow, I can't wait to get it home and see how it shoots. Sure is a beautiful gun!!

Is it a 0.20 Cal. or a 0.177"?

The listing said .177, but I should know for sure tomorrow at some point.





HM

[eyeguy74]

Thanks to a keen-eyed friend on this site, I was able to purchase a 430 Stutzen from that auction site.
I didn't think I would ever be able to find one so quickly after joining this site, but I did, thanks to a great individual here.
Supposedly, this particular rifle was part of an estate sale. Not sure if I'm purchasing from the original owner, a relative, or a reseller, but the info said it was purchased in 2014 for $695.
Anyhow, I can't wait to get it home and see how it shoots. Sure is a beautiful gun!!

Is it a 0.20 Cal. or a 0.177"?

I can confirm that it is a .177





HM

[HectorMedina]

I can confirm that it is a .177

Is the serial number in the region of 0147470x?
AND is the checkering at the wrist traditional, or fish-scales?

HM

[eyeguy74]

I can confirm that it is a .177

Is the serial number in the region of 0147470x?
AND is the checkering at the wrist traditional, or fish-scales?

HM

I can't find the serial number, but it has the fish scale checkering.
And upon further inspection, there are matching cracks on both sides of the stock coming from the rear trigger guard screw.
I'll be contacting the seller in just a few minutes. So disappointed.

[eyeguy74]

Pic #1

[eyeguy74]

Pic #2