October 30 - November 2, 2018 Firearms, Militaria, & Sporting
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2018
Offered is a special order .44-40 full octagon barrel, full magazine short rifle with special order 8-3/8" walnut forend and standard rifle buttstock. Features full magazine, standard sporting sights and blued finish. Magazine hanger set back approximately 3-3/4". Front sight set at 1". CONDITION: Barrel and tube retain approximately 75% blue mixing with soft patina. Sharp edges and legends. Frame retains approximately 40% blue, balance soft grey patina with some age spotting. Colors on hammer and lever have basically darkened out. Stock is excellent, proud to metal with usual bumps. Near mint bright bore and fine action. Factory research states serial No. 452965 applied September 2nd, 1906. No other information available. From the collection of Jason Roselius.