June 22, 2024 Brian Lebel's Santa Fe Old West Events Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/22/2024
MFG. 1887. SERIAL 59159 OCTAGON BARREL 24". CALIBER 45-75. Front sight and tube hanger setbacks appear correct, as does flat muzzle. Standard features include full tube magazine, 1876 dated ladder rear sight, dove tail front sight, brass lifter stamped with caliber, dust cover, walnut stock with rifle butt plate that has trap door. Standard blue finish. CONDITION: NRA Very good. Metal has no finish and is a smooth dark grey patina. Stock is excellent with some nice grain and was refinished at one time. Forearm also refinished with repaired crack on right side. Wood is a bit shy to metal. Barrel legends are legible. Action works fine. Bore is dark with abrasions.
Provenance: Ex George Pitman Collection, Rancho Santa Fe, CA