The included factory letter lists this rifle in 45/70 with a 22 inch round extra light nickel steel barrel, plain trigger, shotgun butt, silvers recoil pad, 12 3/4 inch length of pull, Lyman rear sight, Sheards front sight sent by the customer, takedown configuration, screw eyes, and lined up for point blank range of 100 yards when received in the warehouse on February 23, 1909 and shipped the same day on Order number 193429. The rifle was returned for repair and return on March 15, 1909 on order number 23176, and once more received for repair and return on May 21, 1910 on order 29500. The rifle has been partially reconfigured to have a crescent butt and dual set triggers, possibly during one of the repair and return dates. Provenance: The Collection of David L. DeLullo

Good as refinished with mostly an attractive grey patina, softened markings, crisp checkering. Wood is very good with some dings and scratches and a coat of varnish on the forend. Mechanically fine.