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It is a good honest gun, but the most unusual feature is the windguage front sight–if that letters, it would be very unusual, & worth several hundred by itself, even if it doesn’t.  But the Lyman 1A is a much later addition.

Since the bore is bad, I’d turn it into a Hornet by lining, which wouldn’t require changes to extractor. 

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[email protected] said

A friend of mine put this up on Gunbroker Auction.

Not Gunbroker, Gunrunner, which charges a 10% buyers fee.

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clarence said
It is a good honest gun, but the most unusual feature is the windguage front sight–if that letters, it would be very unusual, & worth several hundred by itself, even if it doesn’t.  But the Lyman 1A is a much later addition.

Since the bore is bad, I’d turn it into a Hornet by lining, which wouldn’t require changes to extractor.   

It does letter with that sight.  Of consideration, that Single Shot rifle was the very first one made in the 22 WCF cartridge.  I personally would leave it as is.

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[email protected] said

Pretty interesting configurations on this one, especially the UN checkered pistol grip. Would this be considered a Semi Deluxe?  

No, it is not a “semi deluxe”.  Instead, it is a Special Sporting Rifle with plain non checkered stocks.

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