ITEM # 116
serial #315514, 32 WCF, 24" octagon barrel with full magazine and a bright excellent bore. This is a very minty '73. The barrel and magazine retain about 97% strong original blue finish. The action and sideplates retain 95 - 97% strong original blue. Case color on hammer is vivid; slightly faded but fully present on lever. Fire blue on loading gate is strong and brass follower bears a lovely uncleaned patina. The plain walnut stocks rate excellent with 95% original finish remaining and only a few very light handling marks. Case color on buttplate is almost fully intact but slightly faded and with some patches of light surface oxidation present. Original open sporting sights are present. Overall an exceptional example of the third model 1873 rifle. (1998-3) {ANTIQUE} (6000/8000) |
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