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The rifle is fitted with a beaded blade Lyman front sight, Marble’s folding leaf
rear sight adjustable for elevation, and folding Lyman tang peep sight. There
are two non-factory tapped holes with filler screws on left rear frame. The
barrel has the nickel steel marking and caliber designation “30 WCF” on the
left side and the two-line Winchester legend on top ahead of the rear sight.
The forearm and pistol grip stock are checkered. The buttstock is fitted with
a hard rubber Winchester grip cap and shotgun buttplate. The left side of the
lower tang is hand marked with the letters “KKK” and stamped “289 XRO”. The
assembly number “289” is repeated on the stock inlet.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retaining 90% plus original blue finish with
thinning to brown patina on the balance. 60% original nitre blue remains on
the loading gate. 50% original case colors remain on the hammer and lever.
The re-oiled wood is very fine with some scattered minor handling marks and
crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 7,500 - 11,000
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 97% plus bright original high polish blue
finish, 90% original vivid case colors, and 90% original nitre blue on the
loading gate with the balance a smooth grey patina, mostly showing
on high spots and edges, a spot of brown patina visible around the
upper tang screw, and a few areas where the case colors have faded.
The re-varnished wood is very fine with some minor dings and scratches
scattered throughout. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 10,000 - 16,000
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