Sale 1351
Estimate$1,200 – $1,800
.38-40 WCF. 24" round barrel length. SN: 291962B (Mfg. ca.1889). Blued metal finish and case hardened parts. Two piece oil finished stock has a plain straight grip and forearm with iron forend cap. Lever action rifle with adjustable buckhorn rear sight and blade front sight. Item features an integrated rail dust cover, full tube magazine, and trapdoor buttplate void of any contents. Markings include Winchester manufacturer marks and patent dates to barrel, caliber designation to elevator, and model name to upper tang.
Good to very good. Bore is frosty and shows shallow pit marks to rifling, possibly cleaned at some point. Finish has mostly turned to a mottled plum-grey-brown color overall due to pitting, patina, and finish loss. Buttplate shows clusters of oxidation. Wood stock possibly refurbished at some point, with repair made to toe, and proud fittings. Dust cover is somewhat loose and able to be lifted when closed. Rear sight mounts appears loose and can shift slightly toward left of barrel. Forend cap is missing screw. Action is functional.
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