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John Bivins Bicentennial 50 caliber rifle
« on: May 21, 2020, 03:11:16 AM »
Well the bidding on the John Bivins ends tomorrow Gonna be sad to see it go, but happy it will get shot and used.... Plus the proceeds will help with the purchase of our dream home with a wrap around deck and some acreage to call our own!!!!! Thanks for all the information and help everyone has given me regarding this "ole gun".....

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Re: John Bivins Bicentennial 50 caliber rifle
« Reply #1 on: May 21, 2020, 03:45:53 AM »
That gun is a bargain at it’s current price.
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Re: John Bivins Bicentennial 50 caliber rifle
« Reply #2 on: May 21, 2020, 04:02:32 AM »
It is a shame for sure. Only us ol hivernans know anything about it,or who J Bivins was. Someone is getting a heckuva deal. Best regards, Dave F 8) 8)
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Re: John Bivins Bicentennial 50 caliber rifle
« Reply #3 on: May 21, 2020, 02:33:12 PM »
Does that rifle have a liner like a white lighting in the touch hole.  Were proably not around in 1976.  I remember well when Bivins was working on these rifles.  I was just getting into owning a custom built rifle.  Still have my mountain rifle that I bought in 1976.
Not sure what the final bid will be but where its at now is a bargain. 
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Re: John Bivins Bicentennial 50 caliber rifle
« Reply #4 on: May 21, 2020, 06:09:11 PM »
I remember the goings on with the IRS when those rifles were being built.  Now I am too old to care about buying it.  Oh well!!   ;)
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Re: John Bivins Bicentennial 50 caliber rifle
« Reply #5 on: May 21, 2020, 11:38:28 PM »
$4625.00
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Re: John Bivins Bicentennial 50 caliber rifle
« Reply #6 on: May 21, 2020, 11:51:37 PM »
Quote from: iloco on May 21, 2020, 11:38:28 PM
$4625.00
That is about what I thought it should bring.
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Re: John Bivins Bicentennial 50 caliber rifle
« Reply #7 on: May 22, 2020, 02:50:34 AM »
What Mike said.  I estimated it around $4K somewhere.
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Re: John Bivins Bicentennial 50 caliber rifle
« Reply #8 on: May 22, 2020, 03:45:18 AM »
Indeed !!  8) 8)
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Re: John Bivins Bicentennial 50 caliber rifle
« Reply #9 on: May 22, 2020, 05:05:47 PM »
I wonder if a member here bought the rifle...?
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Re: John Bivins Bicentennial 50 caliber rifle
« Reply #10 on: May 23, 2020, 01:39:34 AM »
I tried, but was the 2nd place bid. I hope somebody here got it.
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Re: John Bivins Bicentennial 50 caliber rifle
« Reply #11 on: May 24, 2020, 03:20:03 AM »
About 15 years ago for a client,  I sold the # 2 gun by Jack Haugh, w/ bag, horn etc. on TOW for $6,500.  Not a good investment of those $ for that amount of time...Ron
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Re: John Bivins Bicentennial 50 caliber rifle
« Reply #12 on: May 26, 2020, 05:36:29 PM »
 A few years ago I was in a local gunshop here in Lancaster and bought several rifles that had recently come in. I suspect that the Bivins rifle had just been purchased from the dealer shortly before that for a song based on the previous owners original post and conversations I had with the dealer. I always kick myself for not going there a few days earlier. I wouldn't have sold it.
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John Bivins Bicentennial 50 caliber rifle (NO.3)
« Reply #13 on: June 03, 2020, 08:12:54 PM »
Well my buyer defaulted on the Bivins....It is in gunbrokers hands once again... Thanks again everyone for all the help.. 
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Re: John Bivins Bicentennial 50 caliber rifle (NO.3)
« Reply #14 on: June 03, 2020, 09:27:25 PM »
Well darn. I was the second highest bidder...
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Re: John Bivins Bicentennial 50 caliber rifle
« Reply #15 on: June 07, 2020, 05:53:18 AM »
This rifle is for sale again.... My last buyer had second thoughts....
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Re: John Bivins Bicentennial 50 caliber rifle (NO.3)
« Reply #16 on: June 07, 2020, 05:55:32 AM »
yep its back up..... I like it but to be honest I would be SO afraid to drop, scratch, or somehow damage this long rifle hunting with it...I don't get around all that well, and I am VERY prone to small spills and trips....Guaranteed I would mess her up.... Plus the extra cash will help with a home the wife and I are purchasing the end of July..Good luck if you bid on it.....
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Re: John Bivins Bicentennial 50 caliber rifle
« Reply #17 on: June 10, 2020, 09:04:01 PM »
It sold today for $4025. 
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Re: John Bivins Bicentennial 50 caliber rifle
« Reply #18 on: June 11, 2020, 04:38:26 PM »
Quote from: EC121 on June 10, 2020, 09:04:01 PM
It sold today for $4025.
You buy?
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Re: John Bivins Bicentennial 50 caliber rifle
« Reply #19 on: June 11, 2020, 09:48:57 PM »
Nope.  Wasn't me Mike.  I went out at $3500.  I already have a bicentennial rifle from Larry Mrock.  I'm waiting on your current project now.
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Re: John Bivins Bicentennial 50 caliber rifle
« Reply #20 on: June 12, 2020, 03:38:07 AM »
Sorry, but I bid against you and got the rifle. When I was just a kid I saw these and wanted one in the worst way. In 1979 I graduated from high school and worked that summer saving all of my $ for a nice flintlock. I finally saved $800 and bought a decent rifle. $800 was a lot of money for me then, forget about the 2000 or so that the Bicentennial guns were. Since then I've had many nice longrifles, but I never forgot about the Bivins Bicentennial rifles, plus I always really looked up to Bivins himself. To say I'm thrilled to get this is an understatement.
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Re: John Bivins Bicentennial 50 caliber rifle
« Reply #21 on: June 12, 2020, 03:45:33 AM »
Quote from: lexington1 on June 12, 2020, 03:38:07 AM
Sorry, but I bid against you and got the rifle. When I was just a kid I saw these and wanted one in the worst way. In 1979 I graduated from high school and worked that summer saving all of my $ for a nice flintlock. I finally saved $800 and bought a decent rifle. $800 was a lot of money for me then, forget about the 2000 or so that the Bicentennial guns were. Since then I've had many nice longrifles, but I never forgot about the Bivins Bicentennial rifles, plus I always really looked up to Bivins himself. To say I'm thrilled to get this is an understatement.

We want to see more pics in the 'Contemporary Longrifles' Subforum and a pic of you and the gun in the OTBF "Post a pic of what you're up to" thread! Nice catch!
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Re: John Bivins Bicentennial 50 caliber rifle
« Reply #22 on: June 12, 2020, 03:47:17 AM »
Quote from: Bob McBride on June 12, 2020, 03:45:33 AM
Quote from: lexington1 on June 12, 2020, 03:38:07 AM
Sorry, but I bid against you and got the rifle. When I was just a kid I saw these and wanted one in the worst way. In 1979 I graduated from high school and worked that summer saving all of my $ for a nice flintlock. I finally saved $800 and bought a decent rifle. $800 was a lot of money for me then, forget about the 2000 or so that the Bicentennial guns were. Since then I've had many nice longrifles, but I never forgot about the Bivins Bicentennial rifles, plus I always really looked up to Bivins himself. To say I'm thrilled to get this is an understatement.

We want to see more pics in the 'Contemporary Longrifles' Subforum and a pic of you and the gun in the OTBF "Post a pic of what you're up to" thread! Nice catch! 

Will do!


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Re: John Bivins Bicentennial 50 caliber rifle
« Reply #23 on: June 12, 2020, 04:24:51 AM »
Quote from: lexington1 on June 12, 2020, 03:47:17 AM
Quote from: Bob McBride on June 12, 2020, 03:45:33 AM
Quote from: lexington1 on June 12, 2020, 03:38:07 AM
Sorry, but I bid against you and got the rifle. When I was just a kid I saw these and wanted one in the worst way. In 1979 I graduated from high school and worked that summer saving all of my $ for a nice flintlock. I finally saved $800 and bought a decent rifle. $800 was a lot of money for me then, forget about the 2000 or so that the Bicentennial guns were. Since then I've had many nice longrifles, but I never forgot about the Bivins Bicentennial rifles, plus I always really looked up to Bivins himself. To say I'm thrilled to get this is an understatement.

Congratulations on the buy.  No problem for me.  I have owned one and shot a couple more Bivins guns.  At my age I try to buy the rifle not the story.  ;)   I mentally put a piece of tape over the signature and decide what I think the gun is worth to me.  No builder's name premium added.   I set my price to myself and let the loose ends drag after that.  There is always another rifle just around the proverbial corner waiting for me to find it.  :)

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Re: John Bivins Bicentennial 50 caliber rifle
« Reply #24 on: June 12, 2020, 05:09:14 PM »
Quote from: EC121 on June 11, 2020, 09:48:57 PM
Nope.  Wasn't me Mike.  I went out at $3500.  I already have a bicentennial rifle from Larry Mrock.  I'm waiting on your current project now.
I guess I better quit fishing and entertaining and get back to work.....LOL!
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