June 25-28, 2018 Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/25/2018
Seldom ordered but considered one of the most handsome special order features are the so-called factory nickel half plate, referring to the factory nickel plating of the frame, dustcover, trigger, lever forend cap, magazine retaining band and rifle buttplate. Other standard features include full octagon barrel, full magazine, sporting sights and walnut stocks. The barrel and tube of this rifle retain approximately 85% of the original factory blue finish. From band to muzzle is a mix of blue-brown patina but basically patina on front. Barrel has razor sharp edges, sharp legends. Nickeled areas of the gun retain 98% of their original clouded plating. Features a sharp second style oval thumbprint dust cover. Buttplate retains approximately 40% plating. Near mint bore and action. CORRECTION: Factory research confirms the above listed features. Serial No. 18255 shipped September 16th, 1876.