
Maverick
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May 23, 2009

Looks like a nice lettered rifle. I would wish the swiss butt plate was on the letter. But suppose it could have been over looked.
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Maverick
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In addition to the Swiss butt plate not being factory original to that rifle, the receiver frame & associated parts have been refinished (incorrectly). As originally manufactured by Winchester, the lever, hammer, and breech block were all case color finished. Further, I can see evidence of buffing wear to the patent marking and serial number on the lower tang.
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