21. Whitney Scharf Model 1886 Lever Action Sporting Rifle
serial #1561, 32-20, 24" octagon barrel with a near excellent bore having a few specks of light pitting. The barrel retains 90% thinning original blue finish with some light dings, a few specks of oxidation, and the balance bearing a dark patina that blends well. The full length magazine tube bears a pleasing brown patina with perhaps 35% original blue finish remaining in protected areas. The receiver retains about 65% thinning original blue finish with some light oxidation and the balance bearing a brown patina. The hammer retains mellowed original case-color while the lever shows a brownish gray patina with light surface oxidation and strong original case-color in protected areas. The lightly sanded and nicely refinished straight grip walnut buttstock rates near excellent. The walnut forend rates near excellent with a thin coat of linseed oil added and a 3" crack on the upper left side behind the forend cap. This rifle is equipped with a proper Rocky Mountain style front sight and sporting rear sight. The bridge of the receiver is neatly and lightly stamped "F W SMITH". A very fine small caliber Whitney Scharf sporting rifle. (3135-41) {ANTIQUE} [Flanders Collection] (2000/2500) SOLD FOR $2875.00 |
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