Sale 1293
| Cincinnati
| Cincinnati
Estimate$2,000 – $4,000
.40-82 WCF. 26" octagonal barrel length. SN: 7489 (Mfg. ca.1887). Blued metal finish to barrel and case hardened finish to frame and fittings. Two piece stock has a plain straight grip and forearm. Lever action rifle with an adjustable buckhorn rear sight, Marble's standard blade front sight, and full tube magazine.
Very good as restored. Bore is frosty and has residue and pitting throughout. Reapplied finish is strong overall and markings are still somewhat sharp. Wood stock is in good condition overall, with some losses and slight gapping around upper tang. Action is functional.
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