I know this is the wrong forum for this question, but as long as the subject has been raised.........How unusual of a critter is a Navy Arms 1873 version of the .22? Local shop has one, he has a price of $600 which seems to be on the high side. Still, it is cool piece.
They are rather rare. I've only seen two or three in the last ten years. If you don't buy it. give me their phone number, I'll pay $600 with a big smile. 2011 Blue Book give a $700 value for one in 95%. I'm sure current prices are higher. Also says they were discontinued in 1991.
Blue book says the .22 cal 1866 was discontinued in 1989.
And I'm still looking for information on these.
Picked mine up from LGS and rand a few rounds through it. At 15 yds off hand seemed pretty good. We'll take it out & put it on paper as soon as the weather lets up some. Its supposed to snow 6-9 inches here tonight
Checked the date code - XXII, made in 1966 ! and looks like it sat in someone's safe since then. not a mark on it anywhwere.