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Rare Whitney Burgess Morse 1st Model 45-70 SN 508

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:3,500.00 USD Estimated At:7,000.00 - 9,000.00 USD
Rare Whitney Burgess Morse 1st Model 45-70 SN 508
Rare Whitney Burgess Morse 1st Model 45-70 SN 508 lever action saddle ring carbine with standard 22" round barrel and full length walnut forearm, estimated only 500 manufactured. Fresh to the market Whitney which has resided in a Pacifica CA collecti lever action saddle ring carbine with standard 22" round barrel and full length walnut forearm, estimated only 500 manufactured. Fresh to the market Whitney which has resided in a Pacifica CA collection since 1972 and previously owned by Samuel Maxwell and featured in his book "Lever Action Magazine Rifles" published 1976. Carbine remains in very good original condition, untouched with barrel showing gray drifting to brown patina, receiver and serpentine lever displays silvery gray with areas of brown and some case color, saddle ring intact. Very nice walnut stocks showing only light nicks, unsanded and with excellent fit up. Original front and rear sights intact, action is excellent, bore fine. NO FFL required. Includes copies of correspondence letters from Sam Maxwell.

Estimated At: 7000 - 9000