They can be had a bit cheaper than that, depending on the finish level. Takes a bit of time and searching, but it can be had in used in the 35 range if you look around, Merkel's can be had in the 2500 range used, they have better wood and triggers on either one than the Ruger or 1885. New 1885 will be over 2000 seeing as they have an MSRP at 16 US now, Ruger has cracked the 2 mark as well. Neither the Ruger or the 1885 have decent wood these days. There is a Davidson's special 1885 this yr, it's a bit more loot yet though. WTH, it's only money, and you buy it so you can burn up even more money.
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