Pictures would let us tell you a lot more about it. Octagon barreled 1899's were made from 1899 to about 1917, then discontinued. So not rare, but bring a premium over the round barreled ones which are more common.
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All models and variations of 1895’s, 1899’s and 99’s covered.
Also dates, checkering, engraving.. Find at
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