Sale 1351
Estimate$1,200 – $2,000
.44-40 WCF. 24" octagonal to round barrel length. SN: 72248 (Mfg. ca.1881). Blued metal finish with case hardened finish to parts. Two piece walnut stock has a plain straight grip and forearm. Special order lever action rifle with adjustable buckhorn rear sight and silver blade front sight. Item features a button half tube magazine and trapdoor buttplate void of contents.
Fair to good. Bore is frosty with moderate to heavy pitting. Finish has mottled brown appearance from patina, with finish losses to sharp edges and pitting overall. Wood stock has scratches and scattered losses overall, mostly to forearm. Both sides of buttstock appear to have old repairs. Action is functional.
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