.44RF, 20" barrel, S/N 103394 (1872 mfg). Blued finish, brass frame and furniture, walnut stock & forend. Weak Winchester two-line barrel mark with "King's Improvement" marking on second line. Serial number stamped in block numbers behind trigger. L-shaped 2-leaf rear sight, two barrel bands, saddle ring. Condition: Good to very good. Retains no blue, but barrel has a pleasing plum brown patina with scattered surface oxidation, pin-pricking and some minor pitting. Brass with a lovely, deep ocher patina that is untouched. Mechanically functional, with a very good bore that remains partially bright with strong rifling and some scattered pitting. Wood good with moderate wear, scattered mars, and minor chip out of the toe.
.44RF, 20" barrel, S/N 103394 (1872 mfg). Blued finish, brass frame and furniture, walnut stock & forend. Weak Winchester two-line barrel mark with "King's Improvement" marking on second line. Serial number stamped in block numbers behind trigger. L-shaped 2-leaf rear sight, two barrel bands, saddle ring. Condition: Good to very good. Retains no blue, but barrel has a pleasing plum brown patina with scattered surface oxidation, pin-pricking and some minor pitting. Brass with a lovely, deep ocher patina that is untouched. Mechanically functional, with a very good bore that remains partially bright with strong rifling and some scattered pitting. Wood good with moderate wear, scattered mars, and minor chip out of the toe.
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