September 10-12, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/11/2024
Manufactured in 1905 and later tastefully upgraded. Blued round barrel shortened to 21", the last 9" towards the breech embellished with open foliate scroll engraving over a punch dot background. Sporting sights with an additional Lyman folding tang aperture sight. Receiver engraved on the left with a jumping buck with scrollwork and foliate borders. Right side has a vignette of a bear with similar attractive scrolls on a punchdot background. The engraving extends onto the lever as well. Standard length walnut forend and stock with added fore and aft checkering, as well as a crescent rifle butt plate. CONDITION: Excellent as restored and upgraded. Nearly all of the nicely reapplied polished blue finish is retained throughout. Stocks have been cleaned and reoiled. A small sliver of loss present along the upper tang, a small split on the opposing side. Fine, strong and bright bore. Crisp mechanics. A very attractive upgraded '92. PROVENANCE: Jim Cyr Collection.