July 24-25, 2015 Premier Firearms Sale
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/24/2015
With 32-5/8" barrel, caliber .45-70, and all proper U.S. marks. Features an 1884 rear sight. The barrel is a pleasing mix of blue starting to patina. Extremely nice bore. The block and frame are basically patina. Walnut stocks are very good with no cracks or chips. Cartouche no visible. 30% original blue on buttplate. Perfect action. One of the left frame screws at wrist is missing. Fine old trapdoor.CORRECTION: These type 38 smooth bore training rifles for children were actually 7/8 size page 173 Military Rifles of Japan by Honeycut & Anthony.