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AS DESCRIBED IN MAINE MADE GUNS AND THEIR MAKERS BY DEMERRITT
CONDITION: Extremely fine. The rifle retains 90%
original blue finish showing some minor thinning.
The buttplate has a smooth brown patina. 85% of the original
nickel finish remains. The lever catch and top half of the lever screw are missing. The highly figured wood is excellent showing some minor handling marks. Mechanically fine. Do not miss your chance to own a very fine Evans lever action rifle presented to legendary Wild West showman Buffalo Bill that would greatly enhance any antique American arms collection!
Provenance: Robert M. Lee Collection; Property of a Gentleman.
Estimate: 60,000 - 90,000
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