"MODEL 1866 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 131896. Cal. 44 RF. 24" rnd. bbl with half nickel front sight and short side checkered v-notch sporting rear, full length magazine tube and steel forend cap. Receiver is mounted with thick base tang sight with 1-1/2" shaft. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain walnut with straight grip and brass crescent butt plate. CONDITION: Very good to fine. BBL finish has turned to a splotchy dark brown and silvery patina with areas of shallow corrosion. Receiver is a mellow patina color with sharp edges and a few minor scratches. Hammer and lever are dark gray patina with some light pitting on lever. Stocks are sound with normal nicks and dings and a few minor chips. Forend has a small sliver of wood missing on upper right rear portion. Finish is a proper old hand rubbed oil finish. 4-32200 BDT146 (5,500-7,500)"
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