I will take care of that, or possibly add a tang sight. I was concerned because the holes expose the action to dirt.
I am not surprised if it was modified. This was a ranch rifle and probably never saw a safe. It was carried in saddle scabbards and behind the seat of a pickup probably most of its life. Not pretty at this point, but in good shape mechanically and has a good bore.
If it's got a good bore, then have fun with it. There's nothing wrong with guns that have been used for what they were made for and still work.
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