I have a gun that I'm going to try to sell for a friend of mine that lost his job.
Here is what he told me about this gun. His Mother bought this gun ( I believe new) in the mid-1950's. They are country people so this gun has killed it's far share of game down here in SW TX. It shows the wear from probably riding in a pick up truck over rough dirt roads.
My goal is to find out the year (if possible - I read about the fire etc.) and what I should ask for the gun. It is located in San Antonio Texas for pickup when sold.
Other than common usage the only thing I see missing is that the butt plate is gone. I think it was hard rubber as the oval part by the lever is still there and in good condition and it is black hard rubber. It could have have had a padded butt plate also as there is a 1/4" lighten of the wood color on the butt of the stock. Most of the bluing is still on the gun but it does have some (minor) light rusting on the barrel ( I understand that to a collector there is probably no such thing a minor rusting - sorry). Varnish is gone in places with nicks and scratches on the stock but nothing I would call serious considering its age and use.
My email is diggingtexasgmail.com if you want more photos, I'm sure there will post. My EYES are glossed over and NECK is killing me. Photobucket has officially kicked my butt.
gmail.com if you want more photos, I'm sure there will post. My EYES are glossed over and NECK is killing me. Photobucket has officially kicked my butt.
