ITEM # 368
serial #522933, 32 W.C.F., 24" round barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel and full length magazine tube retain about 96% original blue finish. The receiver and forend cap on this 1910 manufactured rifle retain about 88% thinning original blue finish with some light scratches and a few specks of light oxidation. The hammer, lever, and crescent buttplate bear a dark grayish brown color with good traces of mellowed original case colors blending through. The straight grip walnut buttstock and forend rate near excellent with light dings, handling marks, and a very narrow sliver missing on the upper right side behind the forend cap. The walnut stocks retain 97% original varnish. (2011-49) {C&R} [Dom Morin Collection] (1500/2000) |
|||
 |
