"MODEL 55 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 1055967. Cal. .30 WCF. Round tapered 24" bbl with pedestal front with marble no. 2 white bead front sight, serrated side V-notched with set screw sporting rear, and usual half mag takedown. Mounted in uncheckered straight grain walnut with straight grip, and Winchester hard rubber shotgun butt. PROVENANCE: Vogel Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl retains 90-95% orig blue with muzzle wear, and some light thinning through the forward portion. Receiver has 70-75% orig blue with wear through the carry area of receiver and takedown ring, sharp edge wear, a few minor scratches, and flaking to a silver-patina color. Hammer retains 90% orig blue with sharp edge wear mixed with a little patina. Lever has good blue on sides, but carries a blend of blue and silver-brown patina on bottom. Stocks are sound with some dark oil staining around receiver and tang area with majority being on right side, and have usual light nicks and dings. Butt stock appears to have been cleaned with a light coat of added finish. Forend has usual nicks and dings, worn through the carrying area, and retains 65-70% orig finish. Mechanics are crisp, and bore is bright with dark grooves, and some light scattered pitting. 4-32109 BDT181 (1,250-1,750)"
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