Zach,
I hate to be the bearer of bad news but…
Are you aware of the fact that the rifle has been reblued?
Additionally, the stocks are in hard used (abused) condition.
What condition is the bore in?
Does the set trigger function properly?
The “BROWNING BROTHERS ODGEN U.” marking is a plus, as is the set trigger, but they are not going to overcome the refinish and poor condition of the stocks.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
zhammett said
The bore appears to be in good shape and the set rigger functions. I wasn’t aware that it had been reblued but I am just happy to be learning about all of these rifles finally
As originally manufactured, the hammer, lever, and butt plate were all case color finished. Additionally, 120-year old screws heads never retain 100% dark blue polished finish.
This what a high condition original finished Model 1894 looks like…
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
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