11 Feb 2013

 

 

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30 january 2013

 

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10 January 2013

 

 

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8 January 2013

 

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25 December 2012

 

 

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December 5th, 2012

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28 November 2012

 

 

28 October 2012

 

 

 

24 October 2012

 

 

 

 

7 October 2012

Charles - finaly got the 94 winchester after 10 day holding period - i am very pleased with it -
hope to do buisness with you again in the future -

thanks rg  in  CA

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5 September 2012

 

Model 61 arived yesterday in perfect condition.
Thank you,

 

Francis  N.  in PA

 

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23 August 2012

Good Morning Charles,

Thank you very much. I know i'll love it. I'm glad I found you guys I will definitely purchase from you again. I like the fact that you are an Arizona company. Again thank you for everything.

Ryan  in AZ 

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Charles

Picked up the Winchester 63 and it was everything you said it was.

Was also very impressed with the sock and hard case.

I am also looking for a colt Diamondback .22.  Please keep me in mind if you get another in stock

Thanks again

 Ken S in IL 

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March 28, 2012

 

Thanks Sandra,

You make this so easy!  Thank you ... it has been a pleasure working with
you for the last few years.  I will await your call (or email if easier).

Best regards,

Michael H.  in AZ

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Thanks so much for checking; Was able to download the file just fine.
Very much appreciated - Already have a potential buyer lined up for my third
model Model 90, just because I was able to provide value info from a
reliable source so quickly, thanks!

 

You hit that right on the head,yes there is a circled P on barrel right in front of receiver,don't know what it means,assume it was an armory mark but you are the pro,just getting all my things organized,something my dad did not do.hope to make it easier for my heirs to either sell or pass on my things in  case of a sudden illness or death .Respectfully Craig C.

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hey sandra thank u i was able to get it now and it was a big help i learned alot about my model 94 pre 64 thanx again

Shawn N.  in PA

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Hi Sandra,

 

To: Sandra vanRiper
Subject: Re: Homestead Appraisal or Download Order:

Hello Sandra!  It's me again, Kim Wood in St Pete.  I got the download just
fine and after looking at it I remember now how I took the 61 apart 3 mos
ago before sending it to the bluer.

Thanks again.  I love working with these venerable guns.  Thanks for being
there to help.

Kim in FL

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Charles your e manual was great.  The 1890 mfg in 1911 22 short   I just purchesed someone removed all of the blueing. Your manual helped me take it apart so I could re blue it. It was my first atempt and I was very pleased with results. The stock is still original. It's a takedown 3rd model. I am hoping it still has some value. Thank for your manual.

Baylen in NY

Sent from my HTC on the Now Network from Sprint!

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Charles,  
Thank you for all your help and for making this so easy.   
Merry Christmas,  
Chad in TX

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Thank you for the quick reply. It now works on the iPad.
This is one reason I enjoy purchasing from your company!

D A. Bess in TN

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Thanks Sandra.  I got it just fine.  You guys are the best.  It is amazing
how many of these guns I am seeing, between all versions through the model
62.  They had to have been a boys dream come true to a lot of folks.  Me, I
was stuck with an old, everyday single shot.

Thanks, again,

Kim in FL

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Hi Sandra,
Thanks for you interest. I had no problem downloading the file you
sent.Thanks again for the great service. I'll be using your appraisal
service again soon.
Best regards,
J. OBrien in VT
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Yes I got the (disassembly manual) download and it was very helpful, thank you for a fine service.

William N.
Bill's Gun Shop , TN

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Thanks for your help. The apraisal is what I was looking for.

Forrest D. C.  in SD

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thanks for the prompt service

Bill M in MS

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Yes, I was able to open the file. Thank you very much. Unfortunately I was getting the information for an insurance claim after my house was broken into and one of the things stolen was my grandfather's gun. I appreciate being able to get the appraisal information from your site.

M Morris in OR

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The download worked fine, and I enjoyed your site. It's quite informative.

 

 

Charles,

Just wanted to thank you for the clear instructions.

Was able to disassemble and reassemble (the 62 Winchester) with no problems.

Clear and concise.

Best Regards,

Bruce K in., FL

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Thanks.....I was able to get the info on my excellent condition Model 62A Winchester rifle. I was also pleased to use the serial # and found out that it was produced during 1948 !

 

 

After a false start or 2 I was able to access my file and get the information I was looking for.  Seems an old 30-30 I bought for $30 in 1970 when I was living (student) in Guadalajara, Mexico, is worth $400-600!  And it's 98 Years old. How about that!  Nice website, too! 

Harry   in KY 

 

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Comments: Nice site, I am pleased with my on-line appraisal, and hope to soon find a replacement for a broken part.

ccv: Harry S. in TN

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I picked up the rifle (pre 64 Model 70 Winchester) today and it was beyond my expectations. I will fire it tommorrow. Also, I noticed that any gun purchase this month entilted the buyer to a gun stock. I would like t redem this with a 1894 carbine stock. let me know. I loo forward to doing business with you in th future.
 
Ed W  in WA  

 

 

worked well (self apprisal) ,,,thank you,,,for the follow-up as well,,,very professional

Ronald K in SD

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Thanks for checking.  I have a couple more guns that I want to check and will be using your (apprisal) service.  Again thanks its good doing bus with your co. 

 lr in Texas

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Thank you, that helps so much, wow, it's over 100 years old.

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Thanks for the reply and advice. Much appreciated. Michael M.  in NJ

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25 January 2011
Sandra
Got it. The cool thing is I paid 165 for a gun worth several thousand.
Happiness,
Harry S. in FL

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 Thanks for your personal assistance. The link worked and gave me good documentation to help sell my 1873 Sporting rifle. I'm a car guy and not a gun guy.

 Thanks,

 Mike in MinneSnowda

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18 January 2011

 

Hi Charles,
Thanks for working with me on getting this rifle. Its my first one. Always wanted one and probably wont be getting another so I figured I better make it a good one. I am sure that I'll enjoy it.
Thank you,
Jamie F. in CA

 

 

Yes I was able to open it. Very pleased with the process, Thanks.

Jim P. in GA

 

January 8, 2011

Subject: Re: Homestead Firearms Appraisal or EBook: 1294504728

Thanks, Sandra. I was able to download the file and was pleasantly surprised to find that the estimated value of my rifle was nearly triple what I thought it was worth (not that I would ever consider selling my grampa's gun)!

Mark H. in SC

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Thank you very much, also! I'll certainly be keeping you in mind in the future. Regards,

Gene E. in Ohio

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Wish I knew the story on the gun but at least I know what it's worth now.

Ed S. in WA

 

hello, the web site was a great help glad I found it. A friend told me I should find out what my rifle was worth and stop using it all the time because it was rare. I thought it was just a model 94 and a good rifle I have used it as my only hunting rifle since I bought it at 13 in 1969. He looked at the 5 didgit serial number and told me I was nuts to be using it as a everyday rifle. maybe he was right. It is a 26 round barrel take down with serial number 46592,that makes it a first model sport rifle from 1896 so maybe I should think about another choice for every day use but me and that old gun have a lot of back country pack trips and hunting stories togather it will be hard not totake it along next time Again thanks for your site and have a great holiday season 
Ben C. in WA

 

 

Bob in WV

 

 

thanks charles I GOT IT well done ---still dont know the difference between solid rib and milled rib,big variance in price --- charles you've been great thanks for your patience

 

Ron R. - in NY

 

 

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Charles,

Nice rifle,It's a keeper!

Thanks, Evan J. in NV

 

 

Yup, I was able to open the (Ebook) file right away. Please thank the author for taking the time to create that book -- it's a pretty obscure topic. I'll buy more of them, to be sure. I will make sure my copy doesn't get pirated, too.

Thanks!

Bill M., in Minneapolis,MN

7 August 2010

 

Charles,

Received the pistol today and I'm very happy with the purchase. As you pointed out, it's a fine pistol in pristine condition.

Thanks again. It's a pleasure doing business with you.

Eliot Y. -  in MD

 

 

 

 

THANK YOU / ALL INFO RECIEVED / HAVE HAD IT FOR APPROX. 50 YRS / JUST INTERESTED IN WORTH / NOT TO SELL. THANKS AGAIN /
JIM H. in Ohio

 

Charles,

Received the rifle and fired it yesterday, it functions very good for its age and I’m very satisfied with it.

 My Dad was tickled to get it. His Grandfather had one that my Dad shot over 65 years ago when he was young and he always wanted one, so this was special for him.

 

Thanks,

Wayne - in TX

 

Charles,

Thanks for the rapid turn around (on the appraisal).  This is good news, but I can't take credit for the gun.  I just acquired it in January and simply cleaned it thoroughly.  It will be a nice rifle to kepp and hand down to family.

Dave in CA

 

 

 

 

 

Charles,
Thanx, the process worked very well for me.
Here's what I found. 1894 in .32WS, serial number indicates most 
likely 1947 (1428XXX). In excellent condition, all bluing in great 
shape and looks hardly fired at all. (My dad was a gunsmith and this 
was one of several rifles and shotguns in the shop safe when he passed 
away).

I had thought about giving it to a best friend, but hell no, not at 
that value.... ha

thanx,

dave in NC

 

 

 

 

Hi,
Just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed your website and thought you might want to see my rifle. 
Best regards,

 Joe F

 

17 Feb 2010
Thank You, Charles.  This is exactly what I needed and thanks for being so prompt.
Susan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Randy W. in Indiana

 

 

 

David S. in FL

 

 

Thank you so much, you have made the process absolutely painless.  I do have
my eye on the model 63.  Let you know after the first of the year.
Thanks again for the good shipping.
Tom G. in NY

 

 

 

 

I bought your book on disassembly of the 1894 Winchester.
A very good well written manual.
One suggestion, closeup pictures of the spring cover screw and the link pin screw. I bought the manual to figure out a problem with an old, very nice, excellent condition 25-35 octagon barrel that I inherited,S/N 442718.
This gun would not load a round, the carrier would not come up all the way. These two screws were reversed, so the link pin was always loose and the the spring cover would not close all the way blocking the carrier. I have seen alot of these guns with scratches around the spring cover screw, makes me think this is a common reassembly mistake.
Thanks,
cjc

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I am new to this computer and the internet and am absolutly disgusted at the difficulty in finding one of these rifles on the internet. So I called and spoke with one of your reps. and she was extremely pleasant to deal with. She recomended I e mail you and place my request. I wish I had taken her name she desirves a raise. Any way preferably in the condition of the last one on your site that was sold, I do like the squirrel stock but that would just be a bonus. I do have a local dealer here in spokane wa. it can be sent to if you are able to round one up

 

Bob D.  - in WA.

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Hi folks,

Received today in good order. Thank you. Great products all. Proper sizes,
TPI and finish.

I have bookmarked your Home Page and hope to do business with you again.

Best regards,

Billo C. - in CA

 

 

Thank You!

Without people like you using the internet to get information and the
availability of parts to the general public, a lot of these old wonderful
guns would still be collecting rust behind closet doors.

The old 1906 Winchester Gallery gun that was found behind such a door at
the old family homestead is now in working order and will be enjoyed by a
modern generation of kids (and older kids).

Thanks again,

Kim D. W.- in FL

 

 

 I love it and I enjoyed doing business with you.

 I read your layaway plan but it doesn’t state or I keep missing the down payment part.

 You got one of the best sites.

 Again, thank you,

 Jackie - in KY

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Charles,

I picked the pistol up today.  Wanted to let you know I'm very pleased with
it.  Look forward to doing more business with you in the future.

Thank you,

J.  in WY

 

 

 

Charles -

Got it disassembled, cleaned, buffed down to white metal, reblued, and
reassembled.   Your book was great help......

 

John -  in TX

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sandra
The self-appraisal worked fine this time - I have several more weapons I will be running through your value system
mike c in TX

 

 

I received the scope today, It looks great!  The marker on the scrapes is easly removed.  Kollmorgen  made submarine parascopes in WW2 and their rifle scopes have very clear optics. Now to the range. Thank You!

 

Steve H. in NC

 

 

Thank you for everything you did to help us replace the rifle that meant so much to my son.  We had searched to find a replacement that would be in as great a shape as the one that was stolen and your pictures on your site not only significantly helped us to decide but also the kindness and personal care you took in making sure we were satisfied our purchase.  May God Bless you and your family and may your business be blessed also. 

Rachel B. - in Iowa- -

 

 

Thanks, looking forward to other appraisals. 

 

 Harvey H. - in CA-

 

I was pleased with the appraisal on my pre-64 270, but I can not find any place on your site to get an appraisal on the above mentioned shotgun. Please let me know if your company has this info or where I could get one. Thank you and I look forward to your response. Patrick J.

 

 

 

 

 

 

good morning charles,thank you for your due diligence with the 1886.i wish you could have seen his face . he had no idea of the value . he told me the condition would have been better but his dad kept it in the pump house. i did have to ask(in humor) if he stilled cared it sell it to me for his earlier price(1600.00),he said no thanks.thank you for allowing me to do this for a friend.

Merry Christmas,john in MA

 

The rifle has been delivered and is just as you described it. Thank you for your patience with all my e-mails to you. I will buy the rifle for the stated amount. I will let others know that you are a legitimate dealer and very understanding of a nervous women. Thank you again and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!  Vickie - in WI

 

 

 

 

 

Will check with my FFL- thank you.  Will be doing more business with you folks.

 

Earl, in TX

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sirs,

I am so impressed!   Right here in 2008, when customer service is often difficult to find, you guys make it look easy.

On Saturday, 3/1/08, I placed two online orders with your company.  Both orders were for parts for a Winchester 1906, a pump action .22 rifle.  I had to place two orders because I left some parts I needed out of the first order.  Paid for both orders with a credit card.   Later on the same day, I got e-mails from you stating that the orders had shipped.

This morning while working, I stopped by the house for lunch, and discovered to my amazement, that the parts had been delivered !!   You had shipped both orders in the same package, which was the smart thing to do.   And got them to me here in Alabama on Monday, 3/3/08.  

Needless to say, I will recommend you highly to anyone.   I look forward to doing business with you in the future.   You have my permission to use any part or all of this note in any advertising you may choose to do.


Thanks again,

John , in AL

 

 

 

26 February 2008

Hi!

Yes, the USPS eventually found it. In addition to me
providing the wrong address, they decided to lose it!

All's well that ends well, thanks for all your help

Regards,
Ben - CO

 

 

February 22, 2008

 

Hi Charles,

UPS just delivered the Kropatschek. It looks great and I'm very satisfied
with it. Good doing business with you.

Regards,

Daryl - WA

 

 

21 February 2008

February 5, 2008

 

Charles,

Thank you VERY MUCH for your assistance!!!  You have truly gone above and
beyond what you had to do and I appreciate it!!!  Please include some
business cards with the check.  I will pass them out to anyone that is
looking for your services!

Thanks again!
Lee - IL

 

January 21, 2008

 

Dear Charles,

Thank you for promptly  shipping the gun. It arrived in good condition.

It was a pleasure working with you again! I look forward to another gun in the future.

Sincerely,

Jim  (Kansas)

 

 

4 January 2008

 

Thank you for another fine firearm ref# 0190

    Paul (Michigan)

Thanks Charles for your quick reply. Appreciate the information. I will tell others about your website.

 

Tom

THE gun came in the mail today and I'm very happy with it.

thanks

Paul (in Minnesota)

I got the rifle today...it is perfect as far as I'm concerned. Thanks again.
Bob J. - Alaska

May 24, 2007

I recieved the guns in yesterday, I am totally satisfied with both guns. It is nice to deal with someone that is honest and upfront about thier products. Thank you for the fast shipment and I will be sure to check with you in the future. Thanks for your help, it has been a pleasure dealing with you.

Thanks Sam ,
TEXAS

 

Sent: Saturday, May 19, 2007 7:09 PM

Subject: Re: Status of shipped item INVOICE #

Thanks much, 

Don, in TEXAS

 

RECEIVED GUN TO DAY, IT WAS IN GOOD SHAPE.

 

THANKS JOHN

 

 

Thank you, sir.  Very good doing business with you.  Maybe you will hear from me soon.

 

Greg (Indiana)

 

22 December 2006

 

 

To Mr. Charles van Riper III:
 I received the inner magazine tube in perfect shape, today. Thank You!
Merry X-mas.
                                                           Robert E.
Starkweather, MA

 

 

5 December 2006

 

hey there charles,   everything worked out great.  thanks,  very happy,   that old refinish on the 243 came right off.   it really looks good. put a leupold 3x9 on it,  had a pair of pre 64 swivels and put an old leather sling on it.  i know it is not original but man,  it sure looks good to me.  thanks again,  you need some way to leave feedback.    what can you tell me about the 06,  i think 0214,  bob30 November 2006

 

Charles,

Thank you so much, I'm really impressed by the way you do business, I'm sure I will be purchasing from you again and will recommend you to my friends.

Sincerely,

Wayne

 

November 20, 2006

 

 

November 17, 2006

 

Recieved the order in the mail and very happy with the gun

                                                             Paul

Everything arrived in good shape, Thank you very much and thank you for checking.

 

GEO 

 

To: Charles van Riper III

Sent: Sunday, February 05, 2006 6:48 AM

Subject: Re: Gun appraisal

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Subject: Re: Model 70 Winchester Rifle

 

Hi,

 

Wanted to let you know that the gun made it here fine.  It is just what I was looking for, thank you.  Take it easy.

 

Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2005 12:12 PM

Subject:Re: Rifles

Charles,

Picked up the rifles from my dealer today. They are both awesome!! Thanks so much! This was the first time I have purchased old rifles over the internet. I was a bit nervous but these guns are every bit what you explained. I really appreciate it and will visit your website often to see what is new. Thanks again!!!

 

Wayne

California

Subject: RE: winchester 1906 #0063 -

 

 

 

Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2005 4:33 PM

Subject: Re: Notification of Order: 1131802145