September 5-7, 2023 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/6/2023
3rd model rifle manufactured in 1889. Standard blued 24" octagon barrel chambered in .38-40 with full length magazine tube, 2-line address, drift adjustable blade front sight, and semi-buckhorn rear. Fit with 2-piece plain walnut stocks with steel nose cap and tool trap butt plate. CONDITION: Very good. Metal has largely drifted to a gray patina with some cleaned spots of oxidation. Wood has a dark, aged appearance retaining portions of original varnish with scattered marks. Strong bore. Mechanically fine.