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WHITNEY KENNEDY LARGE FRAME LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,000.00 USD
WHITNEY KENNEDY LARGE FRAME LEVER ACTION RIFLE.
Cal. 40-60. S# M230. Bbl. 28" octagon. Top flat has one line Whitneville Armory address. German silver blade Rocky Mountain front sight with elevator adjustable sporting rear sight. Tubular mag. Walnut forearm and straight grip stock with crescent steel trapdoor buttplate. Estimated total production of 15,000 mfg. 1879-1886. CONDITION: metal has cleaned gray appearance showing general very light pitting. Wood has blotchy refinish showing dents, scratches and marks. Forearm has small cracks extending from action and cap. Dark bore retains sound rifling showing spots of pitting. Hammer follows when lever is closed. Shortened hammer spur has 2 holes possible extension. (01-21688/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,000.