The muzzle looks as though it has been very slightly counter-bored, it is possible the bore was sleeved in the distant past. There is scattered light erosion and infrequent light pitting in the bore. The rifling is sharp where not interrupted by erosion. Overall, the stock is in about Fine condition as refinished and modified Antique.īore Condition: The bore is gray. The plate has scattered dings, scracthes, and some light erosion under its finish. The LOP measures approximately 13 1/8″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. There are a few other scattered light nicks and scratches. There is a repaired chip loss at the rear mount of the sling bar and a couple of small losses at the front of the guard and the toe. The bottom of the forend has a wood filler from a previous cleaning rod hole and there is a storage compartment under the buttplate, though there is no door in the plate. Stock Configuration & Condition: The half-stock is a one-piece smooth walnut with a straight grip, single barrel band (no sling mount), sling bar, and a metal buttplate. The rear sight’s slider is installed upside-down, preventing it from sliding all the way to the bottom. The rear sight is an 1879 Carbine “C” marked sight. Sights / Optics: The front sight is blade in a slotted base fixed to the barrel. The barrel may have been cut, at has at least been re-crowned. The bottom of the wrist has the circle “P” cartouche and the left of the wrist is marked with a faded cartouche.īarrel Length: 22”. The left side of the rear sight base is marked with numbers 1-8 and “C”. The rear sight ladder is marked with numbers 8-15 and “C”. The left of the chamber is marked “V / P”, with an eagle head, and “P”.
The barrel band is marked “U” on the right side. The lockplate is marked with a shielded eagle and “U.S.
The top of the receiver behind the block is marked “126309”. Markings: The top of the breechblock is marked “US / MODEL / 1873”. Arrow_back Returns To All Sold Items arrow_back Return To Sold "Other" Pre-1900 American Arms